1922 Map of Monroe

About this map

Monroe and the surrounding Willamette Valley landscape are defined by a network of meandering waterways and emerging rail lines during this early 20th-century survey. The Long Tom River and Muddy Creek snake through the valley floor, creating a complex system of sloughs and lakes like Hulbert Lake and Harkens Lake. These natural features dictated the placement of small rural communities and local schools, such as the Belknap School and the Irish Bend School.