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1924 Map of Lebanon

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Lebanon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

The town of Lebanon serves as the hub of this early 1920s survey, where the Southern Pacific rail lines meet the industrial utility of the Albany Ditch. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the South Santiam River and its major tributaries like Thomas Creek and Crabtree Creek. This era reveals a rural society structured around local education and neighborhood identity, evidenced by a dense network of country schools such as Crowfoot School, Gore School, and Spicer School.

Agricultural and industrial activity is visible through landmarks like Ballins Mill near Prospect Mtn and the Quarry in the north. The survey details the early road and bridge network crossing the valley's many sloughs and creeks, including the Schimonek Bridge and Claypool Bridge. From the prominent heights of Peterson Butte to the cemeteries marking pioneer lineage like Jefferson Cemetery and Miller Cemetery, this map documents the established settlement patterns of the Willamette Valley’s eastern edge.