1980 Map of Corvallis

About this map

Marys Peak stands as a prominent landmark in the Coast Range, anchoring this 1980 survey of the diverse landscape between the Willamette Valley and the Pacific shore. The map details the transition from the timber-rich Siuslaw National Forest to the fertile agricultural lands along the Willamette River, where the Pacific Highway West and Southern Pacific railroad connect established centers like Corvallis and Monmouth. Along the coast, the geography is defined by rugged headlands and estuaries such as Yaquina Bay at Newport and the narrow inlet of Depoe Bay. Significant conservation areas, including the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge, highlight the importance of the valley's wetlands. This edition captures the region's transport network just as modern development began to intensify around the university town of Corvallis and the coastal corridor of Lincoln City.