1961 Map of Oregon

About this map

The town of Oregon serves as a focal point in this early 1960s survey of southern Dane County, where the Chicago and North Western railway cuts through the landscape. The geography is defined by glacial features, including the Barney Swamp and Lake Barney, alongside smaller kettle lakes like Goose Lake and Lake Harriett. To the north, the burgeoning community of Fitchburg is visible near the Illinois Central tracks, illustrating the transition between mid-century agriculture and growing suburban corridors.