Old Maps of Powellhurst-Gilbert, Portland for Metal Detecting

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Powellhurst-Gilbert, Portland maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Portland
    1897 Map of Portland
    1897 Portland
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Portland and Vancouver riverfronts appear here at a pivotal moment in the 1890s. Trace the early city street grids and rail terminals alongside landmark sites like Vancouver Barracks, Portland University, and Swan Island.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1905 Map of Portland
    1905 Map of Portland
    1905 Portland
    1905 Print · USGS
    Greater Portland and Vancouver are seen here during the era of the Lewis and Clark Exposition, when river traffic and early electric rail lines defined the region. Researchers can locate the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, the historic Vancouver Barracks, and Munday's Ferry.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1914 Map of Oregon City
    1914 Map of Oregon City
    1914 Oregon City
    1914 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of rapid rail expansion and river-based industry. Researchers can trace early rural life through Wichita School and Lions Mill, or explore the growth of Oswego and Milwaukie.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1939 Map of Oregon City, 1958 Print
    1939 Map of Oregon City, 1958 Print
    1939 Oregon City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley during the late thirties shows a landscape defined by river industry and competing rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and rural institutions like the Ten O'clock Church, Linns Mill, and Reed College.

  5. 1940 Map of Portland
    1940 Map of Portland
    1940 Portland
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Portland and Vancouver riverfronts are captured here just before the massive industrial shifts of the mid-century. Genealogists and historians can locate early landmarks like Vancouver Barracks, the University of Portland, and Mundays Ferry.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1941 Map of Oregon City
    1941 Map of Oregon City
    1941 Oregon City
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Lower Willamette Valley thrived on a mix of river power and rail transit in the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local school districts, from Petes Mountain School to Harmony School, and locate landmarks like Willamette Falls and the Ten O'clock Church.

  7. 1948 Map of Vancouver, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Vancouver, 1957 Print
    1948 Vancouver
    1957 Print · USGS
    Post-war growth transforms the river valleys of the Pacific Northwest as the timber and rail economy thrives. Trace family roots in Tillamook or Oregon City, and locate vanished landmarks like the spit at Bayocean or the Skamania Mine.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1954 Map of Mount Tabor, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Mount Tabor, 1956 Print
    1954 Mount Tabor
    1956 Print · USGS
    East 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.

  11. 1954 Map of Gladstone, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Gladstone, 1956 Print
    1954 Gladstone
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southeast 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 1975 Map of Gladstone, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Gladstone, 1977 Print
    1975 Gladstone
    1977 Print · USGS
    Greater Portland and the riverside communities of Clackamas County are captured in high-detail aerial imagery during the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace the development of Gladstone near the Willamette River or study the terrain around Mount Scott.

  19. 1975 Map of Mount Tabor, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Mount Tabor, 1977 Print
    1975 Mount Tabor
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor and the growing metro areas of the mid-seventies come into sharp focus through this aerial-imagery orthophotoquad. Researchers can trace the development of Portland and Vancouver, from the slopes of Mount Tabor to the runways of Portland International Airport.

  20. 1976 Map of Mount Tabor, 1981 Print
    1976 Map of Mount Tabor, 1981 Print
    1976 Mount Tabor
    1981 Print · USGS
    The eastern neighborhoods of Portland and the volcanic peak of Mount Tabor are seen with photographic precision in the mid-1970s. This aerial record allows you to trace the exact layout of residential blocks and industrial zones near Portland during a period of significant urban density.

  21. 1979 Map of Vancouver, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Vancouver, 1980 Print
    1979 Vancouver
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Portland and Vancouver metropolitan area is captured here in the late seventies, showing the dense nexus of river, rail, and air transit. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of Vancouver Barracks, Lincoln Memorial Park Cem, and the old rail lines of the Burlington Northern.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1982 Map of Oregon City, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Oregon City, 1983 Print
    1982 Oregon City
    1983 Print · USGS
    Greater Portland and the Willamette Valley are shown in the early eighties as the region's urban and rural landscapes converged. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across French Prairie, visit St Paul Ch, or locate the grounds of Dammasch State Hospital.

  23. 1990 Map of Mount Tabor, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Mount Tabor, 1995 Print
    1990 Mount Tabor
    1995 Print · USGS
    Eastern Portland and the Columbia River riverfront are captured here in the early nineties, showing the city's growth toward the airport. Researchers can trace neighborhood development near Mount Tabor, locate Rose City Cemetery, or study the Union Pacific rail corridor.

  24. 2024 Map of Gladstone, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Gladstone, 2024 Print
    2024 Gladstone
    2024 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette rivers provides the backdrop for this modern look at the Portland suburbs. Genealogists can trace family sites at Willamette National Cemetery or the Israel and Shaarie Torah Cem.

  25. 2024 Map of Mount Tabor, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mount Tabor, 2024 Print
    2024 Mount Tabor
    2024 Print · USGS
    East Portland and Vancouver are documented here in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of urban growth and river geography. Trace family history and local landmarks like Japanese Cem, Rocky Butte, and Multnomah University.

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