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1957 Map of Mapleton

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Mapleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Siuslaw River winds through the heart of the Siuslaw National Forest, serving as the primary corridor for both the Southern Pacific railroad and the Siuslaw Highway. This 1950s survey captures the logging and river-dependent economy of western Lane County, centered on the settlement of Mapleton. Smaller communities like Swisshome, Tide, and Nekoma are positioned along the riverbank, while the presence of the Beck Sta (Tiernan PO) and the Deadwood Cem provide essential data for genealogical research in this timber-rich region.

Mountainous terrain dominates the landscape, defined by prominent heights such as Saddle Mtn and Bald Mtn. Numerous drainages, including Deadwood Creek and Indian Creek, feed into the river system. Local infrastructure of the era is represented by a Covered Bridge and a High Sch in Mapleton, reflecting the civic life of these river valley towns before modern development shifted the rural landscape.