1969 Map of Tangent

About this map

The Albany urban corridor and the agricultural plains of Linn County intersect in this late 1960s study, showcasing a landscape defined by water management and transit. The Albany Santiam Canal and Periwinkle Creek cut through the northern half of the map, supporting the expansion of the city as shown by the growth surrounding Albany Union HS and Lafayette Sch. Further south, the settlement of Tangent serves as a rural hub, its namesake Tangent Sch and the Southern Pacific railroad line anchoring the local community.