1976 Map of Albany

About this map

The Santiam River and Willamette River dominate this 1976 orthophotoquad, capturing the fertile valley landscape surrounding Albany and North Albany. The imagery reveals a complex agricultural patchwork defined by field boundaries and riparian corridors, showing the precise land use patterns of the mid-1970s. Further north, the settlement of Jefferson sits near the winding course of the Santiam, highlighting the historic reliance on these waterways for regional orientation and development. Unlike traditional line-drawn maps, this aerial perspective provides a literal view of the vegetation, road networks, and urban density as they existed during the Bicentennial year.