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1969 Map of Monroe

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Monroe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Monroe serves as a central hub on this 1960s survey, situated where the Long Tom River winds through the Willamette Valley. The landscape reveals a complex network of transportation and rural industry, with the Southern Pacific line and the Pacific Highway West facilitating movement through the valley floor. Settlement patterns are concentrated at historic junctions like Bellfountain, Alpine, and Bailey Junction.

To the west, the terrain rises into the foothills, marked by features such as Win Ridge and Coffee Gap. Rural life is well-documented through numerous local landmarks, including the Bellfountain Cem, Irish Bend Sch, and the Bellfountain County Park. The map also captures remnants of former infrastructure, specifically the Old Railroad Grade and its namesake creek, providing a clear record of the region's evolving timber and transport corridors during the late 20th century.