1956 Map of Sheridan

About this map

The South Fork Yamhill River valley serves as the central corridor for industry and settlement in this mid-century survey of the Oregon Coast Range foothills. The twin hubs of Sheridan and Willamina are joined by the Southern Pacific railroad, while the Longview Portland and Northern line extends southward to serve the timber and milling interests near the Millponds. The map captures a shifting educational landscape, noting active rural institutions like Rock Creek Sch and Mill Creek School alongside the already defunct Fendall Sch and Gooseneck Sch. To the north, the St Francis Xavier Novitiate occupies the higher ground above the river, while the southern portion of the quadrangle opens into the broad agricultural reaches of Red Prairie and the community of Buell.