Corvallis and Benton County, Oregon, Maps, 1859-1991
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Corvallis and Benton County, Oregon, Maps
- Dates
- 1859-1991 (inclusive)18591991
1905-1975 (bulk)19051975 - Quantity
- 2.5 cubic feet, including 236 maps, (10 map folders and 1 oversize box)
- Collection Number
- MAPS Corvallis
- Summary
- The Corvallis and Benton County, Oregon, Maps include a variety of maps depicting Corvallis and Benton County, including road and street maps, land use and comprehensive planning maps, and plans for city parks. The maps depict roads, parks, schools, public buildings, and natural features. The maps were prepared by numerous organizations and individuals.
- Repository
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Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
The Corvallis and Benton County, Oregon, Maps include a variety of maps depicting Corvallis and Benton County and provide a broad spectrum of information about Corvallis and vicinity. The maps depict changes in the region from the mid-19th century until the early 1990s. About two thirds of the collection consists of maps of Corvallis; the remaining third are of Benton County. The maps depict roads, parks, schools, public buildings, and natural features.
The Benton County maps include road and zoning maps for the county which provide information on highways, city locations, land features, and the locations of many prominent structures. A set of 1913 land ownership maps provide detailed information on surveys and land ownership for the full county.
The Corvallis maps include street maps, city growth and planning maps, maps of public works and the Corvallis water system, and published aerial photography of Corvallis. Of special note are detailed (scale of 1 inch = 100 feet) maps produced in 1971 by the City Public Works Department and master plans for Corvallis city parks prepared in the 1960s.
The maps were prepared by numerous organizations and individuals including the City of Corvallis Public Works Department and other city departments, Benton County, Gordon V. Skelton, and T.J. Starker.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Corvallis and Benton County, Oregon, Maps (MAPS Corvallis), Oregon State University Special Collections & Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in two series: I. Benton County Maps, 1903-1975; and II. Corvallis Maps, 1859-1991.
Acquisition Information
These materials were transferred from the Oregon State University Libraries' maps collection to the Special Collections & Archives Research Center in 2014.
Related Materials
Other maps of Corvallis, Oregon, are available in the Oregon State University Campus Maps (MAPS OSUCampus) and the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Oregon (MAPS Sanborn). Additional information about the Corvallis watershed, including maps, is available in the E.E. Wilson Papers (MSS WilsonEE). The Camp Adair, Oregon, Maps and Aerial Photographs (MAPS Adair), Metsker's Atlases of Oregon Counties (MAPS Metsker), and Highway Maps of Oregon Counties (MAPS Highway) include other maps of Benton County.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I: Benton County Maps, 1903-1975
75 sheetsSeries I consists of a variety of maps pertaining to areas in Benton County. The maps provide information on land features, highways, county roads, railroads, and postal routes; many note the locations of churches, schools, sawmills, cemeteries, and other structures. Specialized maps include zoning and planning maps as well as section surveys. Site plans for the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) Children's Farm Home north of Corvallis are also included. A map depicting Yaquina and Alsea Bays on the Oregon Coast when that area was part of Benton County is also part of this series.
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Description: Benton County Land Ownership Maps25 sheets
These maps consist of 24 detailed sheets depicting section boundaries and land ownership for Benton County. The majority of these are at scale of 1 inch = 660 feet; an index map is also included.
Dates: 1913Container: Map folder 1 -
Benton County Maps, 1903-1975
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Description: Map of Benton County Oregon by JP Huffman3 copies
Two blueline prints and one mylar copy.
Dates: 1903Container: Map folder 2, 11 -
Description: Map of Benton CountyDates: circa 1900Container: Map folder 2
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Description: Road Index Map of Benton County6 sheets
Includes two copies of the 1944 map and two copies of the 1950 map.
Dates: 1927-1950Container: Map folder 2 -
Description: Metsker's Map of Benton CountyDates: circa 1950Container: Map folder 2
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Description: General Highway Map of Benton CountyDates: circa 1952Container: Map folder 2
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Description: Logging Railroads and Road Index Map of Benton County2 sheets
Compiled by T.J. Starker.
Dates: 1962-1976Container: Map folder 2 -
Description: Benton County Soils MapDates: 1920Container: Map folder 2
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Description: Generalized Land Use, Benton County2 copiesDates: 1970Container: Map folder 2
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Description: Proposed Zoning Map for Benton CountyDates: 1968Container: Map folder 3
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Description: General Zoning Map of Benton County
As published in the Corvallis Gazette-Times.
Dates: 1974Container: Map folder 3 -
Description: Benton County Zoning8 sheets
All of Benton County at scale of 1 inch = 2000 feet; includes 6 maps plus legend and guide.
Dates: 1974Container: Map folder 3 -
Description: Benton County Comprehensive Plan8 sheets
All of Benton County at scale of 1 inch = 2000 feet; includes 6 maps plus legend and guide.
Dates: 1974Container: Map folder 3 -
Description: Benton County General Zoning MapDates: 1975Container: Map folder 3
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Description: Preliminary Community Shelter Program in Benton County4 sheets
Includes sheets depicting roadside barriers, the 10-year floodplain, and areas with "excessive steepness or forest cover".
Dates: 1967Container: Map folder 3
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Maps of Areas within Benton County, 1930-1972
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Description: Map of Yaquina Bay, and Alsea Bay, Benton County2 copies
Depicts this area before Lincoln County was established in 1893.
Dates: circa 1888Container: Box 10 -
Description: Record of Survey Done in Sections of Township 12 South, Ranges 6 and 7 WestDates: 1972Container: Map folder 3
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Description: Survey Map of Township 11 South, Range 4 WestDates: circa 1975Container: Map folder 3
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Description: Survey Map of Township 12 South, Range 5 WestDates: circa 1975Container: Map folder 3
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Description: Women's Christian Temperance Union Children's Farm Home Plans5 sheets
Includes original plan (1930) and revised plan (1934).
Dates: 1930-1934Container: Box 10
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Series II: Corvallis Maps, 1859-1991
161 sheetsSeries II includes a variety of maps of Corvallis, Oregon, including general street maps, detailed plans of individual city parks, land use maps and comprehensive plans, and maps of the Corvallis water system. The maps depict roads, houses, schools, parks, and land features in Corvallis and the vicinity. Of special note is a map of the Community Shelter Program for Benton County that provides instructions for response to a nuclear emergency and a map with locations of shelters in Corvallis.
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Corvallis City Maps, 1859-1991
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Description: Town of Marysville Map
Reproduction of 1891 copy of 1859 plat map.
Dates: 1859Container: Box 10 -
Description: G.V. Skelton Map of Corvallis2 copiesDates: 1905Container: Box 10
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Description: Map of West CorvallisDates: 1909Container: Box 10
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Description: Map of Corvallis, Oregon
One map was encapsulated in two pieces.
Dates: circa 1900Container: Map folder 11 -
Description: Map of Corvallis and SurroundingsDates: 1912Container: Map folder 11
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Description: City of Corvallis
Compiled from official records by Department of Highway Engineering at Oregon Agricultural College, under supervision of G.V. Skelton. Scale 1 inch = 500 feet.
Dates: 1925Container: Map folder 4 -
Description: Map of Corvallis3 sheets
Two copies of circa 1925 map and one copy of 1942 map.
Dates: 1925-1942Container: Box 10 -
Description: Map of Corvallis, Ore. Compiled by Fred J. Porter3 sheets
The 1920 map is dated as 1920 by G.V. Skelton and is available in folder 11. The other two maps are dated circa 1933 and circa 1937 and are available in folder 4.
Dates: 1920-1937Container: Map folder 4, 11 -
Description: Corvallis and Vicinity Special Map3 sheets
Compiled by the Engineer Unit, ROTC, Oregon State College. Scale 1:10,000 with contour intervals of 5 and 10 feet.
Dates: 1941Container: Map folder 4 -
Description: Map of the City of Corvallis and Vicinity
Compliments of Corvallis' new car dealers; map shows locations of dealerships.
Dates: 1950Container: Box 10 -
Description: Chamber of Commerce Map of Corvallis and Vicinity13 sheetsDates: 1953-1976Container: Map folder 4
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Description: Citizens Bank of Corvallis Map3 sheets
Includes 1963, 1968, and 1976 maps.
Dates: 1963-1976Container: Box 10 -
Description: Community Shelter Program for Benton County
Includes instructions for response to a nuclear emergency and a map with locations of shelters in Corvallis.
Dates: 1968Container: Map folder 4 -
Description: Corvallis Area Map
Scale 1 inch = 1000 feet; shows location of proposed Walnut Boulevard.
Dates: 1968Container: Map folder 5 -
Description: City of Corvallis Engineering Department Street Map2 sheetsDates: 1968-1974Container: Map folder 5
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Description: Corvallis Voting Precinct MapDates: 1971Container: Box 10
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Description: Corvallis Area and Vicinity3 sheets
Prepared by the Oregon State Highway Division.
Dates: 1975-1983Container: Map folder 5 -
Description: Corvallis Area and Vicinity2 copies
Metsker Map Company.
Dates: circa 1975Container: Map folder 5 -
Description: Corvallis Existing and Future BikewaysDates: 1974Container: Map folder 5
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Description: Precinct and Ward BoundariesDates: 1974Container: Map folder 5
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Description: Corvallis Urban Area MapDates: 1976Container: Map folder 5
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Description: Pittmon's Map of Corvallis, Oregon
Prepared by Oregon Department of Transportation.
Dates: 1978Container: Map folder 5 -
Description: Corvallis Area Bikeways2 sheetsDates: 1982-1991Container: Box 10
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Description: City of Corvallis
Shows areas annexed to city in 1853, 1896, 1909, and 1953. Prepared by CHS (Corvallis High School?) Drafting.
Dates: 1983Container: Map folder 5
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Corvallis Maps with Aerial Photography, 1942-1977
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Description: Corvallis #2 and #3 Orthoquadrangles2 sheetsDates: 1942Container: Box 10
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Description: Photomap of Corvallis and Vicinity
Aerial photograph with names of streets and geographic features. Published by Tscheu Publishing Company.
Dates: 1957Container: Map folder 6 -
Description: City of Corvallis4 sheets
Scale 1 inch = 400 feet. Compiled from photographs made in 1967 and 1969. Prepared by City of Corvallis Public Works Department.
Dates: 1969Container: Map folder 6 -
Description: Corvallis, Oregon, Quadrangle Orthophotograph
Published by U.S. Geological Survey; 1:24,000 scale.
Dates: 1975Container: Map folder 6 -
Description: Corvallis and Vicinity Photo Map
Aerial photograph with streets printed as overlay.
Dates: 1977Container: Box 10
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Water System and Public Works Maps, 1892-1972
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Description: City of Corvallis Municipal Watershed
Forest cover type map; scale 1 inch = 1000 feet.
Dates: 1972Container: Map folder 7 -
Description: Contour Map of Corvallis Watershed2 sheets
By V.L. Goodnight, City Engineer.
Dates: 1944Container: Map folder 7 -
Description: Map of Corvallis Showing Pipe Lines, Water Works, and Sewerage SystemsDates: 1892Container: Map folder 11
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Description: Existing Distribution System and Proposed ImprovementsDates: 1958Container: Box 10
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Description: General Plan of Corvallis Water System2 sheetsDates: 1959-1971Container: Map folder 7
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Corvallis Growth and Planning Maps, 1889-1974
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Description: Map of Job's Additions to Corvallis
Reproduction made after 1900.
Dates: 1889Container: Box 10 -
Description: Sketch Illustrating Growth of Corvallis from 1935 to 1965Dates: 1965Container: Box 10
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Description: City of Corvallis Annexation Map2 sheets
Shows extent of original town of Marysville and land annexed in 1857, 1891, 1909, and annually between 1950 and 1971.
Dates: 1971-1974Container: Map folder 7 -
Description: Long Range Master Plan for CorvallisDates: 1945Container: Box 10
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Description: Land Use Plan of CorvallisDates: 1961Container: Map folder 7
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Description: 1965 Comprehensive Plan of CorvallisDates: 1964Container: Box 10
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Description: Zoning Map of Corvallis Oregon4 sheetsDates: 1966-1973Container: Map folder 7
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Description: Corvallis Area Transportation Study2 sheetsDates: 1969Container: Box 10
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Description: Site of Proposed High SchoolDates: 1933Container: Box 10
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Description: Property of Mr. Walter K. Taylor, Corvallis
Scale 1 inch = 200 feet; prepared by E. Clair Heilman, Landscape Architect. Shows location of new high school.
Dates: 1927Container: Map folder 7
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Description: Public Works Department City of Corvallis Plans66 sheets
These detailed maps (at scale of 1 inch = 100 feet and contour interval of 2 feet) depict buildings and structures, vegetation, driveways, private and public roads, creeks, and natural features. An index map is included with the set. The maps were prepared from aerial photography made in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
Dates: 1971Container: Map folder 8,9 -
Corvallis City Parks Master Plans, 1960-1973
These maps provide detailed design information for many city parks in Corvallis. They depict vegetation, picnic areas, trail systems, and parking areas within each park as well as information specific to each park. Many of these maps are at a scale of 1 inch = 100 feet; several are as detailed as 1 inch = 20 feet.
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Description: Parks of CorvallisDates: 1971Container: Map folder 9
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Description: Master Plan and Grading Plan for Arnold ParkDates: 1971Container: Map folder 9
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Description: Preliminary Study for Avery Park2 sheetsDates: 1960Container: Map folder 9
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Description: General Layout for the Avery Park Master PlanDates: 1971Container: Map folder 9
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Description: A Revised Planting for Central ParkDates: 1965Container: Map folder 9
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Description: A Master Plan Study for the Garfield School GroundsDates: 1967Container: Map folder 9
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Description: A Study for Development of John F. Porter ParkDates: 1969Container: Map folder 9
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Description: A Master Plan Study for Pioneer ParkDates: 1968Container: Map folder 9
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Description: Master Development Plan for Pioneer Boat RampDates: 1973Container: Map folder 9
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Description: Play Apparatus Layout for South Corvallis ParkDates: undatedContainer: Map folder 9
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Description: A Preliminary Plan for Sunset ParkDates: 1965Container: Map folder 9
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Description: A Proposed Plan for Walnut ParkDates: 1968Container: Map folder 9
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Description: General Layout for the Willamette Master PlanDates: 1961Container: Map folder 9
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- City planning--Oregon--Corvallis.
- Land use--Planning.
- Urban parks--Oregon--Corvallis.
Corporate Names
- Benton County (Or.)
- Corvallis (Or.). Public Works Department.
Geographical Names
- Alsea Bay (Or.)--Maps.
- Benton County (Or.)--Maps.
- Corvallis (Or.)--Maps.
- Yaquina Bay (Or.)--Maps.
Form or Genre Terms
- Blueline prints.
- Land use maps.
- Maps.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Skelton, G. V. (Gordon V.) (creator)
- Starker, T. J. (Thurman James), 1890-1983. (creator)
