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1970 Map of Albany

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

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The Willamette River and Santiam River converge in this Willamette Valley landscape, shaping the development of Albany and Jefferson. Industrial growth is evident through the inclusion of several sewage disposal ponds and an industrial waste pond near Millersburg, reflecting the era's focus on municipal infrastructure. The terrain is punctuated by prominent landmarks such as Hale Butte, Scravel Hill, and Knox Butte, which rise above the river plains.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural burial grounds, including Simison-Hale Cem, Miller Cem, and Knox Butte Cem. Transportation networks are heavily featured, with the Southern Pacific and Oregon Electric railroads serving the region alongside the Albany Municipal Airport. Cultural and community centers like the Grange Hall and St Marys Sch provide insight into the social fabric of these Linn and Marion County communities during the early 1970s.