1962 Map of Tygh Valley

About this map

White River carves a deep, winding canyon through the central landscape of this quadrangle, creating a stark contrast between the steep riparian slopes and the broad upland plains of Juniper Flat to the south. In the early 1960s, the small community of Tygh Valley served as a focal point for the region, positioned near the confluence of Tygh Creek and the river. The map illustrates a rural economy transitioning through the mid-20th century, with scattered infrastructure including a Grange Hall and an Airstrip located on the flat plateau. These features, along with a local Cem, provide valuable coordinates for family historians and genealogists tracing the settlement patterns of Wasco County. Irrigation and water management are evident through labels for various Springs and named drainages like Threemile Creek and Wapinitia Creek, which supported the livestock and agricultural operations designated here as Natural Pasture.