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1962 Map of Simnasho

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Simnasho
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Simnasho serves as the central hub for this portion of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, characterized by a transition from high plateau flats to the river valley. The landscape is defined by the Mutton Mountains to the east and the prominent Simnasho Butte in the northwest, with the Warm Springs River cutting through the southern reaches. This 1960s-era documentation shows a settlement pattern focused on essential community infrastructure, including a School and the Simnasho Cemetery.

Resource management and land use are evident through features like the Happy Valley Reservoir, Suppah Windmill, and numerous scattered springs. The presence of a Quarry, Prospect, and several Borrow Pit locations suggests localized material extraction. Narrow corridors of travel are marked by several Jeep Trail routes and a basic road network connecting Four Corners and Kishwalks, reflecting the rural character of the reservation before significant modern development.