1969 Map of Rickreall

About this map

Rickreall and its surrounding agricultural landscape are defined by the convergence of several transportation networks and the wetlands of the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge. Situated in the heart of Polk County, the area shows a transition from the rolling hills of Holmes Hill and Bald Hill down toward the winding Willamette River. The Southern Pacific railroad remains a dominant feature, threading through several small rural junctions including Derry, Gerlinger, and Thielson. Local life is anchored by family-named landmarks like Brunks Corner and Orrs Corner, alongside essential community sites such as the Greenwood Sch and the Fairgrounds in Rickreall. The map captures the complex drainage of the valley, with numerous waterways like Mud Slough and Rickreall Creek feeding the fertile landscape between the river and the refuge hills.