1961 Map of Camas

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The Columbia River forms a wide, complex boundary between Washington and Oregon in this early 1960s survey, anchoring the industrial and residential growth of Camas and Troutdale. On the Washington side, the landscape is defined by Prune Hill and the recreational waters of Lacamas Lake, while the Oregon shore features a dense network of suburban expansion around Rockwood and Gresham. This era shows a community in transition, where the heavy industry of the Aluminum Plant and the Port of Camas-Washougal operates alongside established institutions like the County Farm and Home. Local genealogy and social history are preserved through numerous local landmarks, including the Helen Baller Sch, Fern Prairie Cem, and the distinctive Water Drive-in Theater. Transport infrastructure is prominent, with the Union Pacific RR and Banfield Expressway providing vital links through the river valley.