People stand on a roadway in Eugene, observing quickly moving food waters from the Willamette River at the Ferry street bridge. Several houses can be seen in the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 1 of 27).

Rapidly moving flood waters from the Willamette River, in the Eugene area. A utility pole and building are surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 6 of 27).

Extensive flood waters in the Eugene area, viewed from a high angle. Houses and trees can be seen in the distance, surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 7 of 27).

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a river in a mountainous area. Handwriting on negative reads, "Along Willamette Highway - Oregon. Christian S-230."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a bridge crossing a river. Taken from the shore of the river and looking upstream toward the bridge. Handwriting on negative reads, "Blue River - McKenzie River Highway, Oregon."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a creek flowing through a forested area. A low dam diverts water to one side of the creek. Handwritten label on the negative reads, "Salt Creek-McCredie Springs. Christian S-235."