1962 Map of Bend

About this map

The Deschutes River serves as the central artery for this early 1960s study of Central Oregon, where the city of Bend sits at the intersection of complex irrigation and industrial networks. The downtown core is defined by Mirror Pond, while the surrounding landscape is marked by a series of volcanic features including Pilot Butte and Awbrey Butte. The importance of the regional timber and water infrastructure is evident in the Bend Pine Nursery Unit and the intricate branching of the North Canal and Pilot Butte Canal.