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1956 Map of Toketee Falls

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Toketee Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The North Umpqua River and Middle Fork Willamette River headwaters define this mid-century look at the high Cascades. The map documents a period of active forest management and hydroelectric development within the Willamette National Forest, centered on the installation of the Toketee Falls Powerhouse and its associated reservoir. Settlement is sparse, represented by seasonal outposts like Campers Flat and the Rigdon Guard Station.

Fire suppression infrastructure is a prominent theme, with multiple observation points including Balm Lookout, Cinder Prairie Lookout, and an already Lookout (Aban'd) near Mountain Meadows. The landscape is etched with historical routes like the Bristow Trail and Calapooya Boundary Forest Trail, which connect high-elevation grazing and transit points such as Ranger Prairie and Bristow Prairie. Geologic and recreational features also appear, including the Umpqua Hot Springs and the distinct peaks of Potter Mtn and Watson Butte.