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1946 Map of Eugene

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Eugene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Willamette River and McKenzie River converge in this mid-century survey, anchoring the developing urban centers of Eugene and Springfield. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of rural school districts and small rail-side settlements like Irving, Santa Clara, and the interestingly named Stumptown. Heavy infrastructure defines the valley floor, with the Southern Pacific and Oregon Electric railroads providing critical transport links alongside the Siuslaw Highway.

Evidence of early aviation is prominent at the Mahlon Sweet Airport and Eugene Air Park. For local historians, the map preserves the locations of numerous family-named landmarks and institutions, from the I O O F Cemetery to various district schools such as Wyatt Sch and Dunn Sch. The terrain rises sharply to the east and south, where features like Kelly Butte and Murray Hill overlook the river valley.