1951 Map of Lyons

About this map

The rugged canyonlands of the Cascade foothills define this 1951 landscape, centered on the expansive Silver Creek Falls State Park and its numerous cascades like Abiqua Falls and Drift Creek Falls. Settlement is concentrated along the river valleys and timbered ridges, with small communities like Mehama, Lyons, and the historic Silver Falls City serving as focal points for the local timber and agricultural economy. The map captures a transition period for rural education and social life, documenting sites such as Silvercrest Sch, Crooked Finger School, and the Silverton Hills Grange.