1962 Map of Irrigon

About this map

The town of Irrigon serves as the hub of this 1962 riverfront survey, positioned at the intersection of rail commerce and agricultural expansion. This map captures the mid-century landscape of the Mid-Columbia region, dominated by the waters of Lake Umatilla and the Columbia River. The presence of the West Extension Irrigation Canal illustrates the technological efforts to reclaim the arid land for farming, while the Burlington Northern Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad bracket the river, highlighting the area's role as a vital transportation corridor.