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1961 Map of Canby

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Canby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Willamette River and its confluence with the Molalla River and Pudding River define this portion of the Willamette Valley. The 1960s landscape shows a mix of established riverfront communities and agricultural expansion, particularly across the level soils of French Prairie. The transportation network is a central feature, where the Southern Pacific railroad and the Pacific Highway parallel the water, while the Canby Ferry continues to provide a vital river crossing point.

Industry and community life are well-documented, from the Pulp Mill at West Linn to the various rural halls like Grange Hall and Union Hall. Genealogists will find significant value in the identified family and community burial grounds, including Robert Bird Cemetery, Meridian Cem, and Zoar Cem. The map also captures the expansion of Canby and the presence of the Oregon State Univ Experimental Sta, highlighting the region's long-standing connection to agricultural research and development.