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1970 Map of Lewisburg

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Lewisburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The E E Wilson Game Management Area dominates the central landscape of this 1970 survey, occupying the grounds of the former Camp Adair. Adjacent to this conservation area, the Adair Air Force Station remains active, signifying the region's enduring military and strategic importance near the Willamette River. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural lowlands along Bowers Slough to the rising timberlands of the McDonald State Forest in the west.

Genealogists can trace early rural life through community anchors like the Palestine Church and local education centers including Fir Grove Sch and Oak Grove Sch. Transportation networks are well-defined, showing the Southern Pacific tracks and the Oregon Electric line running through small settlements such as Wellsdale and Lewisburg. The varied topography includes landmarks like Coffin Butte and Poison Oak Hill, providing a clear view of the Benton County countryside before further modern development.