1969 Map of Salem East

About this map

Salem's eastern expansion into the agricultural landscape of Howell Prairie is captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth. The map illustrates a dense concentration of state institutions along the city's edge, including the Oregon State Penitentiary, State Hospital, and the Oregon Correctional Institution. Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into a network of small rural settlements like Pratum and Macleay, which are connected by the Southern Pacific railroad line.