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1956 Map of Woodburn

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Woodburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Woodburn and its surrounding agricultural landscape are defined by the convergence of major transportation corridors in the mid-1950s. The Southern Pacific and Oregon Electric railroads run roughly parallel through the valley, anchoring settlements like Donald, Hubbard, and Aurora. This period shows the early influence of the Baldock Freeway as it cuts through the farmland, signaling a shift in regional connectivity.

Genealogical interest is high with several historical burial sites present, including St Lukes Cemetery, Belle Passi Cemetery, and Champoeg Cem. The map identifies local institutions such as the MacLaren School for Boys and several rural schools. Waterways like the Pudding River and Butte Creek mark the natural boundaries, while Elliott Prairie suggests the original open character of the terrain before intensive cultivation and the expansion of the towns.