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1935 Map of Pendleton

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Pendleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

The city of Pendleton serves as the focal point of this 1930s survey, situated along the Umatilla River at the intersection of major rail lines and early state highways. The landscape transitions from the agricultural plateaus in the north, dotted with numerous rural schools like Elder Sch and School No 92, to the rising elevations of the Blue Mountains in the southeast. Significant institutional landmarks are present, including the State Hospital and County Hospital, reflecting the city's role as a regional hub.

To the east, the Umatilla Indian Reservation encompasses a large portion of the river valley, containing the Presbyterian Mission and Mission St Andrews. The infrastructure of the era is clearly defined by the Union Pacific and Northern Pacific railroads, which supported smaller settlements such as Adams and Havana. The presence of the McKay Lake reservoir and the Willamette Base Line highlights the intensive water management and surveying efforts essential to the development of this eastern Oregon territory.