1985 Map of Jordan

About this map

Thomas Creek and Jordan Creek define the drainage patterns of this Linn County landscape, where small agricultural and forestry settlements like Jordan and Bilyeu are connected by a network of timber-truss spans. The presence of Jordan Bridge, Hannah Bridge, and Larwood Bridge highlights a reliance on these critical crossings over the region's numerous waterways. The terrain is dominated by the steep slopes of Rogers Mountain to the west, giving way to the complex valleys of Burmester Creek and Neal Creek. In the southern portion of the map, the Roaring River Fish Hatchery sits near the confluence of the Roaring River and Crabtree Creek, marking a significant site of local resource management. This area, captured just before the mid-1980s, shows the persistence of rural life with small cemeteries, borrow pits, and mills scattered among the timbered ridges.