1950s Maps of Central City, Gresham

Explore 6 historic maps of Central City from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Central City's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Central City's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Central City, Gresham maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Vancouver
    1950 Map of Vancouver
    1950 Vancouver
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon and the lower Columbia River valley are captured in detail just after the war. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the Southern Pacific or locate early settlements such as Vernonia, Gaston, and the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation.

  2. 1950 Map of Vancouver, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Vancouver, 1951 Print
    1950 Vancouver
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Pacific Northwest urban corridor meets the rugged coast in the years following the war, showing the expansion of Portland and Vancouver. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the Southern Pacific RR and locate coastal communities like Tillamook, Seaside, and Tolovana Park.

  3. 1954 Map of Damascus, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Damascus, 1956 Print
    1954 Damascus
    1956 Print · USGS
    Clackamas and Multnomah counties appear in the mid-1950s as a landscape of rural schools and river-valley settlements. Researchers can trace the Portland Traction Co line through Boring or locate family landmarks like the Baker Cabin and Union School.

  4. 1954 Map of Camas, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Camas, 1957 Print
    1954 Camas
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor hums with post-war activity in the mid-fifties as industrial sites and new expressways reshape the borderlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Fern Prairie Cemetery and several abandoned schoolhouses including Grass Valley Sch (Aban'd).

  5. 1954 Map of Camas, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Camas, 1958 Print
    1954 Camas
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor in the mid-fifties shows the industrial growth of Camas and Washougal alongside the evolving suburbs of Gresham and Troutdale. Researchers can trace old school districts like Norway Sch and follow the S P & S RY through the river valley.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Vancouver, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Vancouver, 1968 Print
    1958 Vancouver
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Lower Columbia and Willamette valleys thrive in the late sixties as major rail and river hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Portland, identify the grounds of Camp Withycombe, and locate coastal landmarks from Tillamook Head to Garibaldi.
    3 unique versions available

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