1964 Map of Turner Butte

About this map

The Oregon Trail (Approximate Route) cuts across the northern landscape of this mid-1960s survey, marking a corridor of westward migration through the high desert of the Pacific Northwest. This region, defined by the winding course of the John Day River and the steep walls of Scott Canyon, shows a landscape dominated by basalt buttes and wide plateaus like Shutler Flat. The infrastructure of the era is represented by the Union Pacific railroad line, which snakes through Alkali Canyon and Rock Creek, supporting the small settlement of Barnett. The map identifies several distinct high points including Butcher Butte, Turner Butte, and Diamond Butte, providing a detailed look at the topographic relief of the Columbia Plateau. Local history markers such as an isolated Grave and various storage bins and water tanks reflect the sparse, ranching-oriented land use at the Sherman Co Gilliam Co boundary.