1951 Map of Snow Peak

About this map

Snow Peak and the surrounding timberlands of Linn County define this 1951 landscape, where the foothills of the Cascades meet the valley floor. The map documents a rural infrastructure centered on water and forestry, anchored by the Roaring River State Fish Hatchery and numerous drainage networks like Thomas Creek and Crabtree Creek. For genealogists, the map preserves the exact locations of community centers such as St Benedicts School and its associated Cem, alongside the Lacomb Cemetery further south. The presence of Jordan Dam, various Gravel Pits, and Fords Mill illustrates the local resource-based economy. Higher elevations are marked by the Snow Peak Lookout and Snow Peak Camp, providing a detailed look at fire management and early 1950s mountain access via the Crabtree Guard Sta and Jordan Guard Sta. This survey captures the transition from established valley settlements like Lacomb and East Berlin to the high ridges of Keel Mtn and Rogers Mountain.