1965 Map of Tucker Flat

About this map

The Whitman National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where the boundary between Union Co and Baker Co runs through a complex network of drainages and timbered ridges. Industrial history is evident at the China Diggings (Site) and scattered prospects, suggesting the area's legacy of resource extraction. The terrain is defined by prominent features like Mann Ridge, Summit Ridge, and Red Ridge, which channel numerous waterways including Wolf Creek and Pilcher Creek toward the North Powder River in the North Powder Valley. A system of man-made infrastructure, including a flume and various ditches, highlights the historic management of water across Tucker Flat. This survey provides a clear look at the primitive transportation network of the era, consisting primarily of a jeep trail connecting remote locations like Hunter Camp and various springs.