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1925 Map of Waldo Lake

Name: 1925 Topographic Map of Waldo Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The town of Oakridge serves as the gateway to the high Cascades in this 1923 topographic survey, situated at the confluence where the Pacific Highway meets the railroad. The landscape is defined by the massive expanse of Waldo Lake and the dense network of the Willamette National Forest. This era shows a transition in land management and recreation, marked by the presence of the State Fish Hatchery, the Cottonwood Springs Ranger Sta, and numerous remote outposts like Coin Cabin and Brook Cabin.

Geographical landmarks such as Salt Creek Falls and the towering Diamond Peak are meticulously documented alongside the early footprints of settlement. Rare insights into the local social fabric are visible through the location of the High Prairie School, the Hills Ranch, and the McCredie Springs resort area. The map also traces the Military Road winding through the south, alongside smaller operations like the Christy Mine, providing a clear picture of the region's early 20th-century economy and infrastructure.