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1962 Map of Shevlin Park

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Shevlin Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The waters of Tumalo Creek and its complex network of irrigation infrastructure define this section of the high desert fringe west of Bend. This survey captures a landscape dedicated to water management and timber, where the Columbia Southern Canal, Tumalo Canal, and the Tumalo Aqueduct traverse the undulating terrain of the Deschutes National Forest. The presence of several named canals and an aqueduct illustrates the engineering required to move water through this arid volcanic region during the mid-20th century.

Prominent elevations like Triangle Hill and Swede Ridge rise above a network of forest roads, including Jack Pine Road and the Columbia Southern Road. Local landmarks such as the Check Tower and Fremont Meadow within Shevlin Park provide specific points of interest for those tracing the history of recreation and forest management. Along the eastern edge, the Cascade Lakes Highway and an Old Jeep Trail suggest the area's transition from working forest to accessible public land.