1957 Map of Halsey

About this map

The Willamette River meanders across the western edge of this valley landscape, creating a complex network of islands and side channels such as John Smith Island, Hoacum Island, and McBee Slough. The fertile plains between the river and the eastern hills are defined by a strictly surveyed grid of rural roads and the tracks of the Southern Pacific and Oregon Electric railroads. Small agricultural hubs like Halsey, Shedd, and Harrisburg serve as the primary anchors for the surrounding farmsteads. Local history is preserved in the location of several community landmarks, including Lake Creek School, the Grange Hall near Nixon, and Pine Grove Cem. The eastern portion of the survey rises into the Powell Hills and Twin Buttes, providing a sharp contrast to the flat bottoms of Muddy Creek and the Calapooia River.