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2011 Map of Scio

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Scio
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Scio sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in Linn County, where the waters of Thomas Creek and Mill Creek converge. The town's layout is centered around the Scio Post Office, serving as a hub for the surrounding rural homesteads and valley farms. To the north, the community of Shelburn and the Miller Cemetery mark older centers of settlement, while the Leffler Grade hints at the historical rail paths that once moved timber and goods through the Willamette Valley foothills.

Rising above the creek bottoms, Franklin Butte and Rogers Mountain provide significant vertical relief, flanking the Richardson Gap passage. The map detail highlights an intricate network of country roads like Shimanek Bridge Dr and Fish Hatchery Dr, alongside local landmarks such as the Tolstoy Sokol Lodge and the Green Trees Ranch Airstrip. Water management is evident through the presence of Peters Ditch and the Rogers Mountain Ranch Reservoir, supporting the long-standing ranching traditions of the region.