1967 Map of Springfield

About this map

The confluence of the Middle Fork Willamette River, Coast Fork Willamette River, and the Mc Kenzie River dominates this mid-century look at the eastern edge of the Eugene area. The city of Springfield appears in a phase of significant expansion, with many streets and neighborhoods indicated in purple revision tint. To the east, the community of Thurston remains distinct, while small pockets of industry like the Drive-in Theater, several Gravel Pits, and a Quarry show the land's transition from rural to suburban. The Southern Pacific railroad lines and the winding Mohawk River anchor the local geography, connecting outlying areas like Hendricks and Natron to the urban core. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of Stafford Cem, Mt Vernon Cem, and the Springfield Memorial Cem during a period of rapid development.