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1961 Map of Whitney

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Whitney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Sumpter Valley Railroad corridor anchors this portion of the Whitman National Forest, tracing the path of the narrow-gauge line that once served the region's timber and gold interests. Along the North Fork Burnt River, the town of Whitney stands as a central point of settlement, complete with its nearby Cem and a Water Tank. The surrounding landscape is heavily marked by the area's extractive history, from the Dredge Tailings along the riverbanks to the Corey & Meadows Placer and the Ranes & Borger Mine in the northern hills.

Local ranching and forestry operations are well-documented through the presence of the Hale Ranch, Walker Ranch, and the Antlers Forest Service Station. The map captures the transition between the Whitman and Malheur National Forest boundaries, where a network of trails and jeep paths connects numerous named water sources like Lowell Spring and Kingbolt Spring. The legacy of the defunct rail line is further evidenced by the Old Railroad Grade and named clearings such as Patrick Meadow.