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1971 Map of Quinton

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Quinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The confluence of the Columbia River Lake Umatilla and the John Day River Lake Umatilla dominates this 1970s landscape, illustrating the critical transportation and water management infrastructure of the era. The small settlement of Quinton sits on the southern shore of the Columbia, positioned along the busy Union Pacific rail corridor. To the west, the expansive terrain known as The Nook is framed by deep natural cuts like Biglow Canyon and Emigrant Canyon, leading down to the riverbanks.

Agricultural activity is evidenced by several storage bins scattered throughout the southern tablelands. Recreation and preservation are represented by Albert Philippi Park, located near the mouth of the John Day River. The map also delineates the northern rail route of the Burlington Northern on the Washington side, highlighting the importance of these dual transcontinental lines to the region's mid-century economy.