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1957 Map of Dayton

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Dayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The confluence of the Yamhill River and the Willamette River anchors this mid-century look at Yamhill County. The landscape is defined by the fertile flats of Dayton Prairie and French Prairie, where agriculture and river-based transport have long intersected. The settlement of Dayton sits prominently near the river bend, while the historical importance of water navigation is evidenced by numerous river features like San Salvador Beach, Candiani Bar, and Weston Landing.

Transport networks are well-established here, with the Southern Pacific railroad and the Pacific Highway cutting through the northern section. Further south, the map reveals a more rural community structure, centered around landmarks like the Webfoot Grange Hall and the Grand Island Sch. The terrain shifts from the river bottomlands toward the Red Hills of Dundee and the Amity Hills, showing the transition from alluvial plains to higher agricultural ground.