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1962 Map of Bend

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Deschutes River winds through the heart of Bend, defining the town's early mid-century layout as it passes through Mirror Pond and past numerous parks. This 1962 field-checked survey reveals a community growing around its natural features, with the Oregon Trunk railroad corridor providing a backbone for industry and transport. Residential development is bounded by several prominent volcanic features, including Awbrey Butte, Overturf Butte, and the iconic Pilot Butte.

Irrigation infrastructure is a dominant theme in the surrounding landscape, with the Arnold Canal, Canal, and various flumes feeding the outskirts of town. Educational and civic growth is evident through the distribution of the High Sch and local campuses like Marshall Sch and Yew Lane Sch. Outside the city limits, the map tracks a network of cinder pits and the southern reaches of the Deschutes National Forest, reflecting the area's timber and geological resources.