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1962 Map of Bend

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Bend sits at the heart of a high desert landscape defined by its complex irrigation network and prominent volcanic landmarks. The Deschutes River winds through the center of town, creating Mirror Pond and providing a focal point for civic development near the Courthouse and City Hall. Beyond the city limits, a massive system of waterways including the Pilot Butte Canal, Central Oregon Canal, and Arnold Canal stretches across the terrain, illustrating the critical role of water management in the region's agricultural and urban growth.

Prominent topographic features like Awbrey Butte and Pilot Butte provide natural boundaries for residential expansion, with the latter preserved as Pilot Butte State Park. The map documents a period of transition as town blocks extend toward the Burlington Northern railroad and the Deschutes National Forest. Local heritage is preserved in several major sites, including Greenwood Cemetery and the Deschutes Memorial Gardens (Cem).