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1957 Map of Dallas

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Dallas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Dallas and its surrounding Polk County agricultural and timber lands are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. The town serves as a hub where Ash Creek meets the Southern Pacific railroad line, surrounded by numerous rural schoolhouses such as Orchard View Sch and North Liberty Sch. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the Siuslaw National Forest, characterized by the steep timbered ridges of Mill Creek Ridge and Rickreall Ridge.

The map reveals a landscape defined by its waterways, notably the Luckiamute River and Little Luckiamute River, which carve through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Smaller settlements like Falls City and Rickreall anchor the rural communities, while unique place names like Socialist Valley and Black Rock point to the area's specialized local history. From the orchards near Fir Villa to the quiet crossings at Bridgeport, this survey provides a clear view of the Willamette Valley's western edge before modern highway expansions.