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1959 Map of Sisters

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Sisters
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Sisters serves as the focal point for this late-1950s survey, situated where the Santiam Highway meets the historic Santiam Wagon Road. The settlement landscape is defined by a mix of ranching and forestry operations, including Black Butte Ranch and Circle M Ranch, alongside numerous recreation sites within the Deschutes National Forest. Significant local infrastructure is evident at the Barclay Landing Field and the Fish Hatchery near Camp Sherman.

The geography is dominated by the volcanic profile of Black Butte, which separates the northern Metolius River drainage from the southern marshlands like Black Butte Swamp and Glaze Meadow. Traces of early education and civic life are preserved in labels for the Black Butte Sch, Community Hall, and the Sisters Cem. The map also captures the intricate water network of Squaw Creek and the Cloverdale Canal, illustrating the vital role of irrigation and springs like Metolius Spr in this high-desert environment.