1922 Map of Airlie

About this map

Luckiamute River meanders across this rural landscape in the early 1920s, serving as the central drainage for a region defined by its timber and agricultural potential. The settlement of Lewisville acts as a local hub, supported by a network of educational institutions including Lewisville School, Antioch School, and Luckiamute School which reflect the distributed nature of the rural population during this era. Transportation is dominated by the Southern Pacific railroad, specifically its Airlie Branch, and the Valley and Siletz Road, which provided vital links for moving local goods. A specific information-gain detail is the inclusion of Simpson Siding, a rail feature indicating the localized infrastructure required for freight and commerce along the river valley. The topography, surveyed by Chas. Hartmann and J. H. Le Feaver, illustrates the transition from the river bottomlands to the surrounding upland ridges.