1969 Map of Lebanon

About this map

Lebanon and its surrounding Linn County countryside appear at a peak of rail and water integration in this late 1960s survey. The South Santiam River flows along the eastern edge of the city, feeding the Albany Santiam Canal which cuts westward across the valley floor. Transportation infrastructure is dense, with the Southern Pacific, Oregon Southern, and Oregon Electric Pacific railroads converging near the city center and the outlying settlement of Tallman. To the south, Peterson Butte rises sharply above the relatively flat plains of Burkhart Creek and Oak Creek, providing a prominent topographic landmark. Local history is well-preserved through numerous rural institutions, including the Tennessee Sch in the north and the Sand Ridge Cem and Sand Ridge Sch situated near the base of the butte. The map also captures the industrial footprint of the era, from the Gravel Pits along the river to the developed park systems like Weldwood Park and River Park.