1949 Map of Eugene

About this map

The Willamette River and McKenzie River converge in this mid-century survey, defining a valley floor marked by heavy rail infrastructure and post-war aviation growth. The Southern Pacific and Oregon Electric Railroad create a dense transport network connecting Eugene, Springfield, and Junction City. Local genealogy is well-served by numerous rural institutions, including the I O O F Cemetery and scattered schoolhouses like Lone Pine Sch and Wyatt Sch. The landscape reveals a transition toward modern utility, with the established Mahlon Sweet Airport and the Fern Ridge Reservoir appearing alongside older landmarks like Marshall Island. From the hills of West Point Hill to the flatlands of Meadow View, the map documents the shifting character of the southern Willamette Valley as industrial centers began to merge into a single urban corridor.