1950s Maps of Portland, Oregon
Explore 14 historic maps of Portland 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 Portland'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 Portland's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Portland, OR maps
(14)- 1950 Map of Vancouver
1950 Vancouver1950 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1950 Map of Vancouver, 1951 Print
1950 Vancouver1951 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1954 Map of Damascus, 1956 Print
1954 Damascus1956 Print · USGSClackamas 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. - 1954 Map of Beaverton, 1956 Print
1954 Beaverton1956 Print · USGSMid-century Washington County reveals a growing suburban network just before its modern boom. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks such as Cooper Mtn Cem, old rail lines like the Oregon Electric, and established schools including Merle Davies Sch. - 1954 Map of Portland, 1956 Print
1954 Portland1956 Print · USGSMid-century Portland and Vancouver appear in high detail during an era of significant post-war industrial and urban transition. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Vanport City (Site), the Swan Island Shipyard, and many parish schools such as St Andrews Sch. - 1954 Map of Sauvie Island, 1956 Print
1954 Sauvie Island1956 Print · USGSSauvie Island and the Columbia River confluence are shown in detail during the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of levees, sloughs, and river landings. Trace family roots and local history at Burlington, the Sauvie Island School, and the Spokane Portland and Seattle RR line. - 1954 Map of Mount Tabor, 1956 Print
1954 Mount Tabor1956 Print · USGSEast Portland and Vancouver are captured in the mid-fifties as suburban grids expanded around volcanic landmarks. Trace early neighborhoods near Mount Tabor and Rocky Butte, or locate family sites by Rose City Cemetery and Parkrose. - 1954 Map of Gladstone, 1956 Print
1954 Gladstone1956 Print · USGSSoutheast Portland and its Clackamas County suburbs are captured here during a period of rapid post-war growth in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local schools and cemeteries or locate defunct aviation sites like Dwyer Landing Field and Wells Airport. - 1954 Map of Vancouver, 1957 Print
1954 Vancouver1957 Print · USGSMid-century Vancouver and the Columbia River lowlands are captured here as the region's industrial and institutional footprint expanded. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the city at Providence Academy, Barnes Gen Hosp, and the Salmon Creek Cemetery. - 1954 Map of Linnton, 1957 Print
1954 Linnton1957 Print · USGSThe Tualatin Mountains and the Willamette waterfront meet in this mid-century survey of the Portland area and its western suburbs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of St Johns and Cedar Mill or locate family plots at Skyline Memorial Gardens. - 1954 Map of Camas, 1957 Print
1954 Camas1957 Print · USGSThe 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). - 1954 Map of Oswego, 1957 Print
1954 Oswego1957 Print · USGSSouthwest Portland and the Willamette valley were undergoing rapid suburban growth during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhoods like Hillsdale and Multnomah, or locate family sites near Reed College and Riverview Cemetery. - 1954 Map of Camas, 1958 Print
1954 Camas1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1958 Map of Vancouver, 1968 Print
1958 Vancouver1968 Print · USGSThe 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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