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1954 Map of Camas

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Camas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Industrial and aviation hubs define the mid-century landscape along the border of Washington and Oregon, centered on the Columbia River. The Washington side is dominated by Camas, where the riverbank is lined with infrastructure like the Spokane Portland and Seattle railroad. Across the water in Oregon, the Aluminum Plant and Troutdale Airport reflect the post-war industrial expansion. The map records several educational transitions, noting Grass Valley Sch (Aban'd), Woodburn Sch (Aban'd), and Forest Home School (Aban'd) as abandoned sites.

Suburban development begins to push eastward from Rockwood and Ruby toward Gresham and Twelvemile Corner, following major corridors like the Pacific Highway and the Banfield Expressway. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Prune Hill and Grant Butte, while water bodies like Lackamas Lake and Fairview Lake provide a natural contrast to the growing network of streets and rail lines including the Willamette Valley Traction and Union Pacific.