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1951 Map of Leaburg

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Leaburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The McKenzie River corridor serves as the primary artery for settlement and industry in this 1951 survey of eastern Lane County. Significant infrastructure developments are visible along the river, including the Leaburg Dam and the Leaburg Power Plant, which highlight the era's focus on hydroelectric power and water management. Small communities like Leaburg, Vida, and Gate are concentrated along the valley floor, while the surrounding landscape is dominated by the steep timberlands of the Willamette National Forest.

The map also identifies specialized sites such as the McKenzie Salmon Hatchery and several Rock Quarries, indicating a landscape balanced between resource extraction and environmental conservation. Recreational spaces like Ben & Kay Dorris State Park appear alongside numerous family-named peaks such as Walker Pt and Mt Nebo, providing a clear look at how the region's geography dictated both its development and preservation.