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1951 Map of Leaburg

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Leaburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Mc Kenzie River corridor serves as the central artery for this mid-century portrait of Lane County, Oregon, where hydropower and hatcheries define the local economy. Significant infrastructure is present along the water, including the Leaburg Dam and the Leaburg Power Plant, which harness the river's flow. The map documents a specialized aquaculture landscape with both the McKenzie Salmon Hatchery and McKenzie Trout Hatchery established along the banks.

Settlement patterns follow the river valley, with the communities of Leaburg, Vida, and Deerhorn providing focal points for local history. To the south, the terrain rises into the Willamette National Forest, marked by landmarks such as Goat Pt and Walker Pt. This survey captures the region just as recreational and conservation spaces like Ben & Kay Dorris State Park were becoming integrated into the working landscape of timber and river management.