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1964 Map of Rondowa

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Rondowa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The confluence of the Grande Ronde River and the Wallowa River serves as the central focal point of this 1964 survey, where the Union Pacific railroad tracks trace the winding canyon floors. This rugged corner of Northeast Oregon shows a landscape defined by steep drainages like Rysdam Canyon and Duncan Canyon, with the small settlement of Rondowa positioned at the critical river junction.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Mt Pleasant Cem on the high ground between the canyons, alongside small rural outposts such as Palmer Junction and Looking Glass. The map documents the boundary between the Umatilla Nat For and Wallowa National Forest, highlighting a period when timber and rail transport dominated the local economy. Notable natural features like Lookingglass Falls and various spring-fed creeks illustrate the complex hydrology of the Blue Mountains region.