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1962 Map of Bend

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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The Deschutes River serves as the central artery for this region, winding past Mirror Pond and through the heart of Bend. By the early 1960s, the town's growth is marked by a concentration of civic and educational institutions, including High School, Allen School, and the Courthouse. The surrounding landscape is defined by its volcanic geology, with prominent features like Pilot Butte and Awbrey Butte rising above the plains.

An extensive irrigation network of canals, such as the North Swalley Canal and Arnold Canal, reflects the intensive management of water for the area's development. The expansion of suburban life is visible in the purple-tinted revisions from the late 1970s, showing new residential zones and the Deschutes Memorial Gardens north of the city. Industrial activity is represented by numerous Cinder Pits and the presence of the Burlington Northern railroad, which provided critical transit alongside the U.S. Highway 97 corridor.