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2012 Map of Oregon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Oregon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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The Rock River carves a deep path through Ogle County, centering on the city of Oregon. This river corridor serves as the primary orientation for the landscape, punctuated by Margaret Fuller Island and the expansive grounds of Lowden State Park on the eastern bank. The settlement pattern shows a dense grid in the town center, where the Oregon Bible College and several civic institutions are established, while the surrounding area transitions into a mix of agricultural land and specialized recreational sites like the Silver Ridge Golf Course.

Aviation and memory are both well-represented across the terrain. From the Lunn Seaplane Base on the river to the inland Yost Airstrip and Duane E. Davis Airport, the area maintains multiple links to regional transit. Genealogists can identify several historic burial grounds, including Riverside Cem and Riverview Cem near the river, and the Ebenezer Reformed Cem further east, providing a clear record of the community's ancestral footprint.