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1961 Map of Canby

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

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Petes Mountain rises prominently above the confluence of the Willamette River and the Molalla River, anchoring a landscape defined by its waterways and early transport routes. In this era, the riverbank settlements of Pulp, Coalca, and New Era are clearly delineated along the Southern Pacific railroad line, reflecting the industrial and transit-oriented character of the river corridor. To the south, the expansive French Prairie transition begins, where the Pudding River winds through agricultural lands.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several burial grounds, including the Robert Bird Cemetery and Zion Cem, alongside community landmarks like the Grange Hall and Eccles Sch. The map also captures the extent of the Oregon State Univ Experimental Sta and the developed neighborhoods of West Linn and Canby. Notable river features such as Walnut Eddy and Willow Island indicate the navigational complexities of the Willamette before mid-century changes.