1957 Map of Dayton

About this map

Yamhill River and Willamette River dominate this mid-century landscape where Yamhill and Marion counties meet. The confluence and its shifting riverbed are documented through numerous named bars and landings, such as Weston Landing and Duke Landing, reflecting an era when the river served as a primary artery for commerce and leisure. The town of Dayton sits at the center, supported by the Southern Pacific rail line and Dayton Sta. This survey captures the agricultural transition of the French Prairie and the Red Hills of Dundee, noting community fixtures like the Webfoot Grange Hall and Grand Island Sch. Land use patterns are further illustrated by the Riverwood Golf Course and the recreational San Salvador Beach, while the Yamhill Locks Park stands as a landmark of earlier river navigation history.