
Lafayette and Dundee anchor this section of the Willamette Valley, where the agricultural landscape meets the prominent elevations of the Red Hills of Dundee and Chehalem Mountains. The terrain is characterized by a series of north-south ridges, most notably Ribbon Ridge, which separates drainage basins for Stag Hollow Cr and Chehalem Cr. This survey illustrates a dense network of country roads serving numerous family-named landmarks and water sources, including Saint Josephs Reservoir, Zink Reservoir, and Kuehne Reservoir. Local heritage is anchored by three historic burial grounds: Lafayette Pioneer Cem, Dundee Pioneer Cem, and Noble Cem. The presence of multiple private landing strips, such as Ribbon Ridge Airport and Stan Jost Airport, indicates the importance of aviation in this rural corridor. Numerous named springs like Pringle Spring and Big Spring underscore the water resources that have shaped the development of Yamhill County.
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1916 · Tualatin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Mount Angel
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Mc Minnville
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1926 · Mc Minnville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Tualatin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · McMinnville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Tualatin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Mount Angel
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Yamhill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Yamhill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500