1962 Map of Hermiston

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Hermiston emerges as a vital agricultural and transportation hub along the Umatilla River in this detailed survey, field-checked in the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation ditches and canals feeding the surrounding Meadows, supporting the State Game Farm and the Oregon State University Agriculture Experiment Station. Evidence of mid-century growth is visible in the suburban expansion around West Park Sch and the High Sch, while the Union Pacific rail infrastructure anchors the southern landscape. The massive Hinkle Yards and the junction at Hinkle illustrate the region's importance as a freight corridor. Prominent geological markers like Hermiston Butte and Emigrant Buttes rise above the basin, overlooking smaller settlements such as Westland and Bucks Corners. From the industrial Gravel Pits to the quiet waters of Manns Pond, the map documents a community transitioning between its agrarian roots and its role as a regional center.