1954 Map of Glide

About this map

English Settlement and Oldham define the agrarian upper reaches of the Calapooya Creek drainage, where small communities were established amidst a landscape of prominent ridges. In the mid-1950s, the area's economy relied heavily on its natural resources, evidenced by the Bonanza Mine and several gravel pits. To the south, the confluence of the North Fork and the Little River at Glide serves as a focal point for settlement, with the winding North Umpqua River providing a vital corridor for travel and infrastructure. The map reveals a transition from these low-lying valleys to the high peaks of Scott Mtn and Ben More Mountain. Along the river, the Rock Creek Fish Hatchery and Idleyld Park indicate early recreational and conservation footprints, while a Railroad line and various tunnels near Nonpareil highlight the engineering required to navigate this complex terrain.