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1906 Map of Telocaset

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Telocaset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

Union stands as the central hub of this Eastern Oregon landscape, where the agricultural expanse of the Grande Ronde Valley meets the high elevations of the Wallowa Mountains. The map reveals a sophisticated early 20th-century water management system, including the State Ditch and Navigation Canal, designed to reclaim and utilize the fertile basin lands. Settlers and travelers of the era followed the path of the Oregon Trail, which traces through the valley near Hot Lake, a landmark known for its geothermal activity.

Transportation is anchored by the O R R & N railroad, connecting established towns like Imbler, Alicel, and Telocaset. In the more isolated reaches to the east, labels like Horse Ranch and Medical Springs indicate the scattered nature of rural life. The terrain transitions from the valley floor to prominent peaks such as Mt Fanny and Mt Harris, illustrating the geographical challenges faced by early residents and the Wallowa National Forest boundary.