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1969 Map of Indian Head

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Indian Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Southern Pacific rail lines anchor the agricultural rhythm of this Linn County landscape, connecting the small siding of Rowland to broader markets. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevations rising from the valley floor, most notably Indian Head, Twin Buttes, and Bond Butte. These landmarks provided vital orientation for early settlers and continue to overlook a network of country roads like Irish Bend Road and Priceboro Road.

Family history is preserved in several small burial grounds, including Blain Cem, Wigle Cem, and Harris Cem, which sit near former community hubs like Harris Sch. Local civic life is represented by the Grange Hall near the settlement of Bond, while industrial activity is evidenced by scattered Quarries and a Gravel Pit. The complex drainage of the Willamette Valley is visible through the winding courses of Muddy Creek and Spoon Creek, which dictate the placement of farms and property lines.