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1962 Map of Bend

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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The Deschutes River serves as the central artery for this high-desert community, where the 1962 landscape begins to show the purple-tinted expansion of the 1970s. The town core is defined by civic landmarks like the Courthouse, City Hall, and several local schools including Kenwood Sch and Marshall Sch. This era captures Bend as it evolves from a timber-focused economy, illustrated by the Bend Pine Nursery and the Deschutes National Forest boundary, into a regional hub.

Volcanic geology dominates the horizon with prominent landmarks like Awbrey Butte, Overturf Butte, and the iconic Pilot Butte State Park. The intricate network of irrigation canals, including the Pilot Butte Canal and Northern Canal, highlights the critical role of water management in the development of Central Oregon. Local infrastructure is further detailed through the Burlington Northern rail lines and various cinder pits scattered across the landscape.