1961 Map of Beaverton

About this map

Beaverton and its surrounding suburban communities show significant growth in the early sixties, anchored by the Oregon Electric and Southern Pacific railroad lines. The landscape is a mix of developing residential tracts like Cedar Hills and older landmarks such as St Marys Boys Home. To the south, the Tualatin River meanders through lower elevations near Onion Flat, while the northern portion of the map is defined by the prominent heights of Sexton Mtn and Cooper Mtn. This period captures a shift from agricultural land to structured townships, evidenced by the many schools like Merle Davies High Sch and Jesuit High Sch appearing alongside traditional sites like Crescent Grove Cem. Aviation history is present at Bernard Airport, serving the region before the further encroachment of the metropolitan sprawl seen in the dense red-tinted sectors of West Slope and Raleigh Hills.