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1966 Map of Pendleton

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Pendleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Umatilla River cuts through the heart of this high desert region, serving as the central axis for the development of Pendleton. This 1960s survey captures the city during a period of significant suburban expansion, evidenced by the development of neighborhoods like Pendair Heights, West Hills, and Sherwood Heights. The infrastructure reflects a busy transportation and institutional hub, featuring the Municipal Airport to the northwest and the sprawling grounds of the Eastern Oregon State Hospital.

Tracing the Old Indian Treaty Boundary through the southern portion of the quadrangle offers an insight into the historical administrative divisions of the landscape. The city’s cultural and civic life is anchored by several parks and landmarks, including the famous Roundup Grounds and Pioneer Park. Educational institutions such as Blue Mt Community College and numerous local schools like McKay Creek Sch suggest a growing mid-century community supported by the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern rail lines.