1956 Map of Corvallis

About this map

Corvallis and its neighbor Philomath anchor the southeastern corner of this mid-century survey, a landscape defined by the intersection of the Marys River and the education-focused growth of Oregon State College. While the college and surrounding town reflect a developing urban center, the northern and western reaches of the map show a more rural topography, transitioning into the Siuslaw National Forest and the Corvallis Watershed. Small settlements like Kings Valley, Hoskins, and Wren are scattered along the rail lines and winding river valleys.