1966 Map of Rabbit Hills NE

About this map

The Sunstone Area defines the northern reaches of this high desert landscape, a region known for its specific mineral deposits. During the mid-1960s, this area of the Oregon backcountry remained largely undeveloped, characterized by the broad, dry expanse of Rabbit Basin and the rising elevations of the Rabbit Hills to the southwest. The presence of fine red dashed lines across the terrain indicates a network of selected fence lines, reflecting the managed rangeland that has long defined the local economy. To the southeast, the geography transitions into the Warner Valley, where the drainage of Rabbit Creek meets the intermittent basins of the Warner Lakes. Researchers can identify specific cattle-country landmarks such as the Corral Waterhole and the extensive Alkali Flat, which signal the arid conditions and seasonal water sources of this remote high-altitude basin.