1963 Map of La Grande SE

About this map

La Grande serves as the focal point of this 1963 survey, illustrating the city's mid-century expansion between the steep slopes of Rooster Peak and the sprawling floor of the Grande Ronde Valley. The map captures the institutional core of the community, featuring the campus of Eastern Oregon College and several local schools like Riveria Sch and Central Sch. The infrastructure of the era is well-defined, from the Union Pacific rail corridor and Pacific Highway to the La Grande Municipal Airport on the eastern edge. Beyond the city limits, the landscape transitions into a complex network of waterways, including the Grande Ronde River and numerous sloughs such as McAlister Slough and Gekeler Slough. To the south, the Ladd Marsh Game Management Area highlights the preserved wetlands that contrast with the organized grid of Island City and the surrounding agricultural tracts.