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1962 Map of Sinamox

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Sinamox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Deschutes River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of north-central Oregon, serving as the primary boundary between Wasco and Sherman counties. The 1962 landscape is defined by the industrial presence of competing rail lines, with the Oregon Trunk and the Spokane Portland and Seattle railroads following the river's tight oxbows. These tracks pass the small railroad stops of Sinamox and Oakbrook, which provided vital transit points in this canyon-heavy terrain.

Deep canyons such as Jones Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon, and French Canyon drain into the river from the surrounding high ground of Tygh Ridge. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, marked by numerous Springs and a Well. The presence of a Quarry in the southern section suggests local stone extraction, while a high-elevation Jeep Trail navigates the ridges above the river, connecting isolated springs to the valley floor.