Marys Peak, at 4,097 feet, is the highest point in Oregon's Coast Range.

The native Kalapuya called the Peak tcha Timanwi, or "place of spiritual power."

The Peak is a Willamette Valley landmark, a symbol, and (according to local historian Ken Munford) a weather vane.

From a distance, the majesty of her silhouette hardly reveals the activities the Peak supported during the 20th century.

Her slopes accommodated a town, a cemetery, and a logging railroad; her summit was the site of a fire lookout, a radar installation, and a nationally known charitable event; her streams have provided drinking water for the City of Corvallis. All the while, logging and recreational activities have shared the same stage.

This online exhibition showcases images illustrating some of the 20th century themes linking this multi-faceted landscape to Benton County's identity.

Themes include:

• Fun on Marys Peak
• Winter Sports
• Life on Marys Peak
• Settlements
• Fire Lookout Tower
• World War II
• Natural Resources