1967 Map of Springfield

About this map

The Middle Fork Willamette River and Mc Kenzie River converge in this mid-century survey of Lane County, defining the industrial and residential development of Springfield. At this time, the city’s expansion is evident through its growing network of schools like Thurston High Sch and Yolanda Sch, as well as the bustling Springfield Airport. The Southern Pacific Railroad remains a dominant corridor, facilitating the movement of timber and goods through Mohawk Junction and southward toward Natron. Outside the urban center, the landscape is shaped by landmarks like Vitus Butte and the rising slopes of Mt Pisgah. This document records the era of postwar suburbanization, showing established neighborhoods alongside traditional local features like the Mt Vernon Cem and the Springfield Memorial Cem.