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1957 Map of Mapleton

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Mapleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Siuslaw River winds through the heart of the Siuslaw National Forest, anchoring a mid-century landscape defined by timber and transport. In the 1950s, the river corridor served as a vital artery for the Southern Pacific railroad, connecting riverfront settlements like Mapleton and Swisshome to the interior. Industrial activity is evident at the sawmill near Gibson Creek and a Quarry south of Bald Mtn, reflecting the era's reliance on local natural resources.

Genealogists and local historians can trace older layers of the community at the Pawn (Site) or find the historic Covered Bridge near Minerva. Transport history is particularly detailed along the riverbanks, marking locations like Beck Sta (Tiernan PO) and Point Terrace. From the heights of Saddle Mtn and Cummins Pk to the valley floor at Deadwood Cem, this survey documents the integration of logging-era infrastructure with the complex topography of the Oregon Coast Range.