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1957 Map of Marys Peak

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Marys Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Siuslaw National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, where timbered ridges and river valleys define the communities of the Oregon Coast Range. Central to the area is the Corvallis Southern Pacific railroad line, which winds through the mountains connecting Nashville, Summit, and Blodgett. These small settlements reflect a rural economy tied to the land, featuring local infrastructure like the Wildwood School and the Oregon State Fish Hatchery near Nortons.

At the southern edge, Marys Peak rises as a prominent landmark, overlooking the Corvallis Watershed Wild Animal Refuge. Traces of early mid-century social life and conservation are visible at the Knights of Pythias Camp and the Big Elk Guard Station. The map captures a transition in transportation as traditional landmarks, such as the Covered Bridge near Harlan, persist alongside a growing network of forest roads and the established railroad corridor.