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1992 Map of Powell Mtn

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Powell Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Ochoco National Forest dominates this landscape, showing a complex network of water management and ranching operations in the high country. Central to the map is the settlement at Rager, which serves as a hub near Tamarack Creek and Bellworm Canyon. The terrain is defined by dramatic escarpments like Dahlgren Rim and the broad plateau of Laughlin Table, which overlook the winding course of the North Fork Beaver Creek.

Evidence of historical land use is found in the various reservoirs scattered across the ridges, including Bear Butte Reservoir and Duck Puddle Reservoir. Family names are deeply etched into the geography, from Powell Ranch and Humphrey Ranch to landmarks like Powell Mtn and Treichel Ridge. The presence of several radio facilities and water tanks suggests the area's ongoing importance for forest management and telecommunications during the late 20th century.