1957 Map of Halsey

About this map

Harrisburg serves as a primary hub in this mid-century survey of the Southern Willamette Valley, where the Willamette River meanders through a landscape of braided channels and fertile islands like Hoacum Island and Morgan Island. The map records a transition in regional travel, documenting the Southern Pacific and Oregon Electric rail lines alongside the development of the Pacific Highway East. Scattered throughout the rural flats are several small settlements and community centers, including Shedd, Halsey, and Fayetteville. Local historians will find specific sites of interest such as the Noraton School, Charity Grange Hall, and the Covered Bridge over a branch of the river near Dodge Island. The terrain is punctuated by isolated elevations like Ward Butte and Bond Butte, which stand out against the extensive network of sloughs and creeks including Muddy Creek and Spoon Creek.