2014 Map of Brownsville

About this map

The Calapooia River flows through this Linn County landscape, anchoring the historic settlement of Brownsville. This 2014 survey reveals a transition from the agricultural valley floor to a series of prominent summits including Peterson Butte, Washburn Butte, and Lone Pine Butte. Genealogists will find several significant burial sites, such as the Brownsville Pioneer Cem, Claypool Cem, and Dodge Cem, providing a clear geographic context for family research in the Willamette Valley. The presence of the Schneider Log Pond and the Brownsville Ditch speaks to the long-standing water management and industrial history of the area. To the northeast, the small community of Sodaville sits near the base of the hills, connected to the valley by Sodaville Cutoff Dr. The map also details numerous small drainages like Butte Cr and Cochran Cr that define the local topography.