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1961 Map of Whitewater River

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Whitewater River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Metolius River drainage dominates this 1961 survey, where the boundary of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation meets the Deschutes National Forest. The landscape is defined by volcanic features, including extensive Lava flows near Bald Peter and Jefferson Lake. Human activity centers on the river corridor and the high-elevation forest management outposts, such as the Camp Creek Ranger Sta and the Alder Spring Lookout.

A network of campgrounds like Pioneer Ford Campground and Wizard Falls Campground along the river banks points to the area's established role in recreation. Distinctive landmarks such as the Fish Hatchery near Wizard Falls and the Gravel Pit along Tenino Road illustrate the local infrastructure. The terrain is marked by prominent peaks and ridges, including Lionshead, Green Ridge, and the Twin Buttes, providing a clear record of the complex topography before more modern development.