1929 Map of Bend

About this map

The Deschutes River and its rugged canyon system define the geography of Central Oregon during the mid-1920s. Centered on the growing hub of Bend, the landscape is a network of volcanic peaks and irrigation efforts. This era captures the transition of the high desert, where established ranches like Gates Ranch and Holmes Ranch coexist with early industrial logging and the expansion of the Oregon Trunk Railway. The Tumalo Reservoir and various canals suggest the critical role of water management in the development of settlements like Redmond and Terrebonne.