1969 Map of Halsey

About this map

The Calapooia River meanders through the heart of Linn County in the late 1960s, defining a landscape of agriculture and small-town junctions. This era shows Halsey as a key node on the Southern Pacific line, while nearby Shedd and Plainview maintain their rural character. The map reveals the intricate water management of the valley, from the Sodom Dam and Sodom Ditch to the winding Shedd Slough and Walton Slough. Historically significant landmarks like the Bunker Hill Cem and Central Linn High Sch provide essential points for genealogists. The topography is punctuated by prominent rises such as Saddle Butte, Ward Butte, and the Powell Hills, which stand in contrast to the surrounding drainage systems of Spoon Creek and Butte Creek. Local commerce and transportation are further represented by the Pioneer Villa Airstrip and the Boston Mill Road.