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1956 Map of Sardine Butte

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Sardine Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Willamette National Forest dominates this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape of timber management and mountain infrastructure in Lane County. The Southern Pacific RR snakes along the river corridor, serving the mill town of Westfir and the adjacent Willamette City. This era of forest administration is marked by a network of specialized outposts, including the Martie Creek Guard Station, Flat Creek Guard Sta, and several remote shelters like Delp Creek Shelter and Stag Shelter. High-altitude surveillance points such as Gold Point Lookout and Huckleberry Mtn Lookout emphasize the region's focus on fire detection.

Industrial activity is evident at the Ironside Mine near Christy Creek, while recreational shifts appear with the Circle Bar Golf Club near the river. The map also captures significant transportation developments, noting segments of the North Fork Road as being under construction at the time of the field check. Topographic landmarks like Sardine Butte and Buckhead Mtn provide the backdrop for these emerging roads and resource extraction sites.