1909 Map of Rowland

About this map

The settlement of Rowland and its surrounding Willamette Valley landscape are documented here as they appeared following the 1909 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey and the State of Oregon. This rural Linn County landscape is defined by its early educational and transportation infrastructure, featuring several local schoolhouses including Girt School, Cherry Center School, Pike School, and Harris School. The Southern Pacific Railroad cuts a straight path through the western half of the map, providing a vital commercial link for the agricultural community. Distinctive volcanic landforms like Franklin Butte and Bond Butte rise sharply from the valley floor, breaking the drainage patterns of Spoon River, Little Muddy Creek, and Tub Run. This survey offers a precise look at property and section lines before the further modernization of the region's road networks.