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1910 Map of Eugene

Name: 1910 Topographic Map of Eugene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

Eugene and Springfield serve as the primary hubs in this early 20th-century landscape, connected by the waters of the Willamette River and the McKenzie River. The map reveals a complex river system with numerous channels and sloughs surrounding features like Marshall Island and Goodpasture Island. Prominent landmarks such as Skinner Butte and the University of Oregon are clearly established, while the surrounding valley is dotted with small rural communities and local education centers including the Santa Clara School and Bethel School.

Transportation networks define the era's growth, with the Oregon Electric and Southern Pacific railroads cutting through the terrain. To the north, Junction City sits at a critical rail intersection, while smaller settlements like Irving, Coburg, and Enid illustrate the dense agricultural settlement pattern before modern urbanization. The terrain transitions from the river bottomlands to the foothills of Kelly Butte and Rock Hill, marking the eastern boundary of the valley.