1958 Map of Roseburg

About this map

Roseburg serves as the central hub of this mid-century look at Southern Oregon, situated where Interstate 5 parallels the South Umpqua River. The landscape transitions from the populated valley floor to the dense timberlands of the Cascade Range, where the Willamette National Forest and Umpqua National Forest dominate the eastern half of the sheet. The economy and transit of the era are clearly defined by the Southern Pacific railroad line, which connects towns like Cottage Grove, Drain, and Myrtle Creek. To the east, the map details the high-altitude geography of Crater Lake National Park and the Three Sisters Wilderness, alongside major reservoirs such as Lookout Point Reservoir and Hills Creek Reservoir, reflecting the importance of water management and recreation in the post-war Cascades.