1959 Map of Sawtooth Creek

About this map

The high timber and rangeland of the Malheur National Forest dominate this late 1950s survey, illustrating a landscape managed for both timber and livestock. Significant infrastructure for forest management is visible at the Snow Mtn Lookout, the Bear Tree Guard Station, and the Blue Creek Work Center. The area is defined by a network of ranching outposts, including the Ramsey Ranch, Rickman Ranch, and Carey Ranch, which are connected by a system of rugged jeep trails and horse tracks. High-elevation landmarks like Snow Mtn and Donivan Mtn overlook a series of watering holes and springs, such as Whiskey Spring and Crystal Spring, essential for the high-country grazing economy. Small settlements and specialized work sites like Hughet and the Turner Cabin reflect the era's land-use patterns in the remote interior of the state, where the boundary between Grant County and Harney County cuts through the high plateaus.