2017 Map of Waterloo

About this map

The South Santiam River winds through this landscape in Linn County, anchoring a series of small rural communities and family-named landmarks. The terrain transitions from the river valley floor near Waterloo and Fairview toward the higher elevations of Marks Ridge and Scott Mtn. This geography historically dictated the placement of early settlements and transportation routes like the Old Santiam Hwy and Berlin Rd. Genealogists will find significant local history preserved in the Klum Cem, Linn Memorial Cem, and Liberty Cem. The map reveals the intricate network of water resources that supported these communities, from the Durlam Reservoir to smaller tributaries like Vail Cr and Noble Cr, illustrating how the drainage of the Cascades foothills shaped the development of Sodaville and the outskirts of Sweet Home.