1951 Map of Leaburg

About this map

The Mc Kenzie River carves a central path through this portion of Lane County, defining the local infrastructure and settlement patterns in the early 1950s. The river's industrial utility is evident at the Leaburg Dam and the nearby Leaburg Power Plant, which supported the region's mid-century development. Small riverfront communities such as Leaburg, Vida, and Deerhorn follow the water's course, while the surrounding terrain rises sharply toward prominent peaks like Mt Nebo and Oshkosh Mtn. To the south and east, the landscape transitions into the Willamette National Forest, where numerous tributaries including Little Fall Creek and Gate Creek drain the timbered highlands. This survey documents a balance between hydroelectric engineering and the preservation of natural spaces at Ben & Kay Dorris State Park, capturing the area before modern expansion altered these mountain corridors.