1967 Map of Eugene East

About this map

Eugene and Springfield appear in a period of significant growth, with the Willamette River and McKenzie River defining the valley floor. This mid-century survey illustrates the expansion of residential and educational infrastructure, notably centering on the University of Oregon and the newly established Autzen Stadium. The landscape is punctuated by volcanic hills such as Gillespie Butte, Skinner Butte, and Kelly Butte, which remain as green spaces amidst the encroaching urban purple-tinted zones. The river system remains complex with numerous sloughs like Patterson Slough and Dodsons Slough weaving through the floodplain. Transport networks are dominated by the Southern Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads, alongside the maturing Pacific Highway, reflecting the region's importance as a Pacific Northwest transit and education hub.