1915 Map of Sidney

About this map

The Willamette River defines the western edge of this 1915 survey, where the river's dynamic path created features like Whiteman Bar and the sharp bend at Judson Rocks. This landscape captures a period of intense agrarian development in Marion County, marked by a dense network of rural infrastructure including the Rosedale School, Sunnyside School, and Union School. The local economy is anchored by Sidney Mills, while the Oregon Electric and Southern Pacific railroads provide critical transport links at stops like Sidney Station, Wintel Station, and Talbot Station. Spiritual life is rooted at Hope Chapel and the Friends Church, while topographic landmarks such as Looney Butte and Stelwer Hill rise above the drainage of Ankeny Creek and the man-made Ditch.