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1959 Map of Prairie City

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Prairie City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Prairie City anchors this 1950s survey of eastern Grant County, situated where Dixie Creek meets the upper reaches of the John Day River. The town's local infrastructure is detailed with a Mill, a Gaging Sta, and a Sewage Disposal site, alongside the town Cem. The surrounding landscape is defined by the convergence of the Whitman National Forest and Malheur National Forest, showcasing a transition from valley agriculture to high-elevation wilderness.

Evidence of the region's diverse economy and recreation appears in the many specialized sites tucked into the gulches and ridges. From the Thompson Mine and various Gravel Pit operations to established outposts like Oxbow Ranch, Trout Farm Camp, and the Blue Mtn Hot Springs, the map tracks human activity across a complex network of Jeep Trails and forest routes. High points such as Strawberry Mtn and Graham Mtn dominate the southern topography, while family-named landmarks like McNaughton Spr provide valuable data for regional genealogists.