1956 Map of Woodburn

About this map

Woodburn stands as a significant regional hub in this mid-century portrait of northern Marion County, where the Southern Pacific railroad and the Baldock Freeway define the corridor of growth. The map reveals a landscape heavily shaped by mineral springs and specialized institutions, most notably the MacLaren School for Boys and the Hubbard Mineral Spring. Agricultural patterns dominate the eastern sector at Elliott Prairie, while the winding course of the Pudding River serves as a natural boundary between Marion and Clackamas counties. Small communities like Donald, Hubbard, and Fargo are interconnected by a dense network of country roads such as Boones Ferry Road and Gervais-Oregon Electric Road. The inclusion of several historic burial grounds, including St Lukes Cemetery and Old Colony Cem, provides vital points of reference for local genealogists studying this fertile valley during its transition toward modern infrastructure.