1964 Map of Athena

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Umatilla County in the mid-1960s is defined by the intersection of rail lines and tribal history. Athena and Weston stand as the primary population centers, connected by the Northern Pacific railroad and surrounded by a network of drainage ways like Wildhorse Creek and Pine Creek. A significant portion of the southern area lies within the Umatilla Indian Reservation Boundary, with the Old Indian Treaty Boundary cutting across the western quadrant. Locally important institutions are documented, including McEwen High Sch and multiple burial grounds such as Weston Cemetery and Key Cemetery. The map also captures the industrial infrastructure of the era, noting a Cannery at Weston Station and numerous gravel pits, indicating the area's reliance on processing and material extraction near the foothills of the Blue Mountains.