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1962 Map of Tygh Valley

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Tygh Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Tygh Valley serves as the focal point of this 1962 survey, situated where Tygh Creek meets the dramatic canyon of the White River. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the elevated plains of Juniper Flat to the deep river incisions that carve through the volcanic plateau. Outside the main settlement, the map records signs of rural community life, including the Grange Hall and a small Cem located near the intersection of several unimproved dirt roads.

The agricultural and transport infrastructure of mid-century Wasco County is evident in the layout of Natural Pasture lands and the presence of a local Airstrip. The Oregon Trunk Deschutes R railway cuts through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the importance of rail transport for moving goods and people through this corridor of Central Oregon. Numerous water sources, such as Threemile Creek, Rock Creek, and Wapinitia Creek, emphasize the vital role of riparian systems in this arid environment.