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1988 Map of Leaburg

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Leaburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Mc Kenzie River dictates the movement and industry of this mid-1980s landscape, flanked by the communities of Leaburg and Deerhorn. This corridor serves as a vital artery for both energy and conservation, evidenced by the Leaburg Power Plant and the nearby McKenzie Salmon Hatchery. An intricate system of levees, including the Electric Board Levee, manages the river's flow through the valley, while landmarks like Greenwood Landing and Leaburg Landing suggest a long-standing relationship with river-based transit and recreation.

Away from the water, the terrain rises sharply toward Miles Peak, with numerous drainages such as Ritchie Creek and Little Fall Creek carving through the hills. This 1988 edition reveals a landscape balanced between resource management and local life, featuring a Golf Course, a small Cem (cemetery), and several Borrow Pit and Quarry sites that hint at the local materials used for regional infrastructure. The presence of Deerhorn Co Park further emphasizes the valley's transition into a space for public recreation alongside its industrial and natural resource functions.