1962 Map of Bend

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The Deschutes River serves as the central artery for this high-desert community, where the river's flow is managed by an intricate network of irrigation channels including the Pilot Butte Canal, Arnold Canal, and North Canal. The downtown core is defined by the Mirror Pond and civic landmarks like the Courthouse and City Hall. Volcanic topography is a primary characteristic of the landscape, with Awbrey Butte, Overturf Butte, and the prominent Pilot Butte State Park rising sharply above the residential grid. Beyond the developed center, numerous Cinder Pits indicate the local extractive industry, while the Burlington Northern and Oregon Trunk Railroad lines connect the region's timber and agricultural interests. Early 1980s updates show the expanding suburban footprint near Glen Vista and the development of several golf courses and trailer parks at the city's periphery.