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1986 Map of Oakridge

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Oakridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Oakridge serves as the focal point of this mid-1980s landscape, where the Middle Fork Willamette River meets Salmon Creek. The town's industrial and civic infrastructure is clearly visible, including the Sewage Disposal Plant, City Hall, and a Landing Strip. The map illustrates a region heavily focused on natural resource management and recreation, evidenced by the large-scale Hills Creek Dam and the expansive Hills Creek Lake.

Conservation and outdoor tourism are highlighted through the Willamette Fish Hatchery, Oakridge Fish Hatchery, and several recreational sites like Greenwaters Park and the Packard Creek Campground. The terrain is dominated by landmarks such as Larison Rock and Aubrey Mountain, while numerous roads and trails weave through the Willamette National Forest. This survey captures the area at a time when timber, fishing, and hydroelectric power defined the local economy and geography.