1960s Maps of Portland, Oregon

Explore 16 historic maps of Portland from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Portland, OR maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Beaverton
    1961 Map of Beaverton
    1961 Beaverton
    1961 Print · USGS
    Beaverton and Tigard are caught in a moment of post-war suburban expansion just as the rail-centered economy shifts toward the highway. Genealogists can locate family sites at Crescent Grove Cem or trace institutions like St Marys Boys Home and the Bernard Airport.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1961 Map of Damascus
    1961 Map of Damascus
    1961 Damascus
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Portland in the early sixties, this area shows the suburban transition between Gresham and Boring. Genealogists and historians can locate the Sunnyside Church, trace the Portland Traction Co rail line, or find family-named landmarks like Walters Hill.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Linnton
    1961 Map of Linnton
    1961 Linnton
    1961 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Tualatin Valley and the Willamette riverfront meet here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the expansion of suburban Cedar Mill and Aloha or locate historic sites like Union Cem and the St Johns Bridge.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Portland, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Portland, 1962 Print
    1961 Portland
    1962 Print · USGS
    Portland and Vancouver are captured during a season of rapid postwar change, showing the city's growth along the river before modern freeway expansions. Researchers can trace family roots at Mt Calvary Cemetery or locate the historic Vanport City site.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Vancouver, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Vancouver, 1962 Print
    1961 Vancouver
    1962 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and educational heart of Vancouver are captured here in the early sixties, as the city expanded northward from the Columbia. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Salmon Creek Cem, Providence Academy, and the Washington Sch for the Deaf.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Gladstone, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Gladstone, 1962 Print
    1961 Gladstone
    1962 Print · USGS
    Clackamas and Multnomah Counties are seen here during a period of rapid suburban expansion in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous neighborhood schools and cemeteries, or locate landmarks like Lents Junction, Gladstone Sta, and the Watson Dwyer Landing Field.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Camas, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Camas, 1962 Print
    1961 Camas
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River valley was entering a period of significant post-war growth in the early sixties, bridging the gap between Washington and Oregon. You can trace the development of Camas and Gresham, or locate specific landmarks like the Troutdale Airport and Knight Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1961 Map of Mount Tabor, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Mount Tabor, 1962 Print
    1961 Mount Tabor
    1962 Print · USGS
    East Portland and Vancouver were rapidly modernizing in the early sixties as new expressways began to reshape the urban landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Mount Tabor, Rose City Cem, and the many schools of Montavilla.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Sauvie Island, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Sauvie Island, 1962 Print
    1961 Sauvie Island
    1962 Print · USGS
    Along the Columbia River in the early sixties, the water-bound culture of the island is documented in high detail. Researchers can trace the Spokane Portland and Seattle RR through Holbrook and find local landmarks like Sauvie Island Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1961 Map of Sandy, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Sandy, 1962 Print
    1961 Sandy
    1962 Print · USGS
    Clackamas County was a landscape of river-driven industry and rural crossroads in the early sixties. Researchers can trace historic river crossings at the Feldheimer Ferry (Site), find the Fischers Mill site, and locate early schools like Damascus Union Sch.

  11. 1961 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
    1961 Portland
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River waterfront and the growing suburbs of the early sixties come to life in this detailed survey of the Oregon-Washington border. Researchers can trace the legacy of Vanport City, find the St. Johns Cemetery, or locate the Fort Vancouver National Monument.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1961 Map of Hillsboro, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Hillsboro, 1963 Print
    1961 Hillsboro
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Tualatin Valley and Columbia River bottomlands appear in the early sixties as industrial expansion meets established farm country. Trace old rail lines and family history at Tualatin Plains Cem, North Plains, and the Meeks Land Claim Historical Marker.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1961 Map of Oregon City, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Oregon City, 1963 Print
    1961 Oregon City
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Willamette River corridor south of Portland is seen here in the early sixties as suburban growth meets long-standing river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Oregon City, Milwaukie, and Canemah, alongside landmarks like Willamette National Cem and Camp Withycombe.

  14. 1961 Map of Beaverton, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Beaverton, 1963 Print
    1961 Beaverton
    1963 Print · USGS
    Washington County undergoes a post-war transition in the early sixties as suburban grids meet the farms of the Tualatin Valley. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Witch Hazel Sch or find regional landmarks like Dammasch State Hospital and Champoeg State Park.

  15. 1961 Map of Lake Oswego, 1971 Print
    1961 Map of Lake Oswego, 1971 Print
    1961 Lake Oswego
    1971 Print · USGS
    The suburbs south of Portland are in full development during the early sixties, centered on the Willamette River and the expanding residential reaches of Lake Oswego. Researchers can trace the grounds of Reed College, locate the Beth Israel Cem, or follow the Southern Pacific rail line through West Portland.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1964 Map of Vancouver
    1964 Map of Vancouver
    1964 Vancouver
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Pacific Northwest interior and coast are shown here in the 1960s, from the Portland metropolitan hub to the rugged Pacific shoreline. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation, the early layout of McMinnville, and the maritime approaches near Tillamook Head.

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