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1916 Map of Albany

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

The Willamette River and Santiam River converge in this Willamette Valley landscape, where river-based transport and early rail networks intersect. This survey, conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the State Engineer, captures the region before extensive modernization. Ferries such as Fischer Ferry, Stahlbusch Ferry, and Williams Ferry still serve as vital river crossings, while the Albany Ditch suggests early water management for the growing hub of Albany.

Genealogists will find a wealth of rural landmarks, including the Silver Cemetery and a dense network of country schools like Hawk School, Grand Prairie School, and Dixie School. The railroad infrastructure is well-defined, showing the paths of the Southern Pacific, Oregon Electric, and the Portland and San Francisco Line. Distinctive terrain features such as Hardscrabble Hill, Spring Hill, and Coffin Butte anchor the landscape surrounding the major valley settlements.