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1980 Map of Bend

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Bend and the high desert interior of Central Oregon are captured here during a period of significant regional growth and infrastructure consolidation. The map illustrates the convergence of major travel routes, with US Highway 97 and US Highway 20 meeting in a hub that connects the agricultural lands around Redmond and Terrebonne to the mountain corridors. The landscape is defined by its volcanic heritage, dominated by the peaks of the Three Sisters—specifically North Sister, Middle Sister, and South Sister—alongside notable landmarks like Broken Top and the prominent Black Butte.

Transitioning from the dense evergreen reaches of the Deschutes National Forest and Mt Jefferson Wilderness to the arid expanses of the Crooked River National Grassland, the map traces vital water systems. The Deschutes River and Metolius River carve through the terrain, supporting early settlement outposts like Camp Sherman and Sisters. Transport history is visible through the route of the Oregon Trunk Railway, while aviation development is noted at Roberts Field and smaller strips like the one near Cloverdale.