1987 Map of Eugene

About this map

The Osage River dominates the southern landscape of this 1987 survey, winding past Coon Creek Island and the neighboring Kings Bluff State Wildlife Area. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Buster Creek, Jim Henry Creek, and Little Saline Creek, which carve through the rural countryside. Small settlements like Eugene and Etterville serve as local hubs, while Saline marks a quiet intersection near the Saline Valley State Wildlife Area. Numerous quarries scattered throughout the hills indicate local resource extraction, while the presence of a Fish Hatchery near the western edge reflects specialized land use. This provisional map captures the region's character as a mix of conservation land, river bottomlands, and small-scale upland agriculture, with the Wooden Pole Trans Line providing a notable piece of mid-century utility infrastructure.