1922 Map of Monroe

About this map

The Long Tom River and the winding Muddy Creek define the lowlands of the southern Willamette Valley as it appeared in the early 1900s. Monroe stands as a central hub where the Southern Pacific railroad meets the Pacific Highway, illustrating the transition from river-based transport to rail and early motor routes. To the west, the foothills of the Coast Range rise toward Sheridan Peak, while the valley floor is dotted with small agricultural settlements and rural schoolhouses such as Oak Ridge School, Irish Bend School, and Belknap School.