1911 Map of Monroe

About this map

Bellfountain and Alpine sit at the edge of the foothills where the terrain breaks toward the valley floor in this 1911 survey. The landscape is defined by the wandering course of the Long Tom River and its associated oxbow features, including Irish Bend Lake and Gartinghouse Lake. These water bodies and the Benton Co Lane Co Bdy Line illustrate the complex drainage and political geography of the Willamette Valley margins during this era. Rural life is anchored by local landmarks such as Irish Bend School, Redoak School, and the Ferguson Bridge, while the high ground is marked by Sheridan Peak and the distinctive White Tower. The map provides a look at the early road network and creek systems like Hammer Creek and Little Alsea Creek before modern infrastructure altered the drainage patterns.