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1957 Map of Elmira

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Elmira
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Fern Ridge Reservoir dominates the eastern portion of this landscape, its waters reaching toward the settlements of Elmira and Veneta. This mid-century survey captures the region as the reservoir’s recreational value grew, evidenced by the Eugene Yacht Club and several state parks like Perkins Peninsula State Park. The Long Tom River winds through the valley, supporting a network of small communities including Noti, Franklin, and Cheshire.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of the Danish Cemetery and Inman Cem, alongside rural education landmarks like Union High School and Liberty Sch. The infrastructure of the era is clearly defined by the Southern Pacific railroad line and the Pacific Highway, while a Covered Bridge near Elrus and the Grange Hall near Ferguson point to the area's agricultural and local heritage.