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1956 Map of Quartzville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Quartzville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Quartzville (Site) and the Albany Mine serve as centerpieces of this mid-1950s survey of the western Cascade foothills. The landscape is defined by the steep drainages of the North Santiam River and the Middle Santiam River, where timber and mining operations shaped the early 20th-century economy. While Mill City and Gates appear as active hubs along the northern edge, the interior is dominated by the Willamette National Forest, marked by lookout points like Yellowstone Mtn and Slate Rock.

A network of forest roads and trails, including a section marked Under Construction, indicates the post-war expansion of access for resource management. Distinctive landmarks such as the Detroit Res and the Landing Strip near Fairview Cem highlight the infrastructure of the era. The presence of several guard stations, including Quartzville Guard Sta, speaks to the active management of this mountainous terrain during the height of Oregon's logging era.