1988 Map of Brownsville

About this map

The Calapooia River winds through the southern portion of this Linn County landscape, serving as a focal point for the settlement of Brownsville. This 1980s-era survey documents the town's extent near the Brownsville Dam and the infrastructure supporting the local community, including the Sewage disposal ponds and a nearby Trailer Park. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent rises such as Washburn Butte, Lone Pine Butte, and Cochran Butte, which punctuate the valley floor. To the north, Rock Hill stands near the headwaters of Butte Creek. Resource extraction and land use are visible through features like a Quarry near Snake Hill and a Cem located toward the northeast corner of the quadrangle. The map captures the transition from the structured town grid to the surrounding agricultural and timbered hillsides, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of Warren Creek and Cochran Creek as they descend toward the river valley.