{"product_id":"old-map-of-eugene-oregon-by-usgs-1949-coburg-willamette-river-amazon-creek","title":"Old Map of Eugene, Oregon by USGS, 1949 – Coburg, Willamette River \u0026 Amazon Creek","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1949 by the United States Geological Survey, “Eugene” presents the city and its surrounding Oregon landscape at the authoritative 1:62,500 topographic scale, with no separate survey date recorded. It captures Eugene at a fascinating postwar moment, when American cities were expanding, campuses were growing, and new patterns of roads, neighborhoods, and infrastructure were beginning to reshape the urban edge. The map’s title is elegantly direct, yet the territory it describes is richly varied: a university city set within the Willamette Valley, bordered by waterways, lowlands, wooded areas, and rising ground. As a historical document, it preserves a mid-century view of Eugene before later waves of suburban development transformed much of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States Geological Survey, established in 1879, brought a distinctive scientific rigor to American cartography, and this map reflects the institution’s mature topographic style. Rather than emphasizing ornament, the USGS specialized in precision: contour lines, elevation data, watercourses, roads, settlement patterns, and land cover are orchestrated into a clear visual language. On this sheet, the measured geometry of the surveyor meets the natural complexity of western Oregon. Rows of contour lines articulate hills and slopes, while color distinctions help separate low terrain from higher ground. The result is both practical and quietly beautiful, a map made for understanding the land in depth rather than merely locating places upon it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEugene itself appears as the principal urban focus, with residential neighborhoods, civic structure, roads, and green areas arranged against the broader grain of the Willamette Valley. The city’s historical identity is inseparable from education and culture, and by 1949 the presence of the university helped shape its intellectual and architectural landscape. The map allows the viewer to see Eugene not simply as a dot on a regional chart, but as a living urban fabric set among creeks, parks, and transportation lines. Its street patterns and developed areas reveal a city in transition: established enough to serve as a regional center, yet still closely connected to the agricultural and natural terrain around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Eugene, the map extends to surrounding places such as Coburg and the courses of local waterways, most notably the Willamette River and Amazon Creek. These features give the sheet much of its geographical character. The Willamette, one of Oregon’s defining rivers, anchors the valley landscape and historically supported settlement, farming, and travel through the region. Amazon Creek, running through the Eugene area, adds a finer thread of local hydrology, showing how drainage and lowland geography influenced the city’s growth. Roads and highways trace the practical connections between town, countryside, and neighboring communities, while possible trails and parklands hint at the region’s enduring relationship with outdoor life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map’s topographic character is especially compelling: green tones suggest lower, more open terrain, while brown contouring and shading indicate elevation changes and higher ground. This visual treatment gives immediate shape to the land, allowing the hills, valleys, creek corridors, and urban plain to be read at a glance. For collectors, the appeal lies in the combination of technical accuracy and historical atmosphere. It is a portrait of Eugene before the late twentieth-century expansion of highways, subdivisions, and metropolitan growth, preserving the relationship between city and landscape at a precise moment in time. As a USGS topographic map, it offers both geographic intelligence and a richly evocative view of Oregon’s mid-century Willamette Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEugene, OR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoburg, OR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWillamette River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazon Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoads and highways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParks and green areas within and around Eugene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential neighborhoods within the urban area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the United States Geological Survey, this historical 1:62,500 topographical map shows Eugene, Oregon and the surrounding area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe map is dated 1949; USGS records the publication year as 1949, with no separate imprint year specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe USGS, established in 1879, is known for comprehensive mapping and geological studies across the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEugene is noted for its cultural scene, educational institutions, and university campus, adding historical interest to the region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe map uses a classic topographical style, with contour lines showing elevation changes and terrain features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen areas represent lower terrain, while brown shading indicates higher elevations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe map captures Eugene’s landscape and urban development shortly after World War II, during a period of growth in infrastructure and population.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. 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