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1961 Map of Camas

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Camas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Columbia River serves as the central artery for this industrial and agricultural borderland between Washington and Oregon. On the northern shore, the city of Camas is defined by its proximity to Lacamas Lake and a complex industrial shoreline featuring the Camas Slough and Lady Island. This era captures the town's expansion alongside Washougal, where public spaces like Crown Park and Louis Bloch Park provide community anchors.

South of the river in Oregon, the landscape transitions from the riverine environments of McGuire Island and Blue Lake to the suburban and industrial corridors of Fairview, Troutdale, and Gresham. The presence of the Aluminum Plant and Troutdale Airport highlights the mid-century industrial growth supported by the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous family and community sites, from the Fern Prairie Cem in the north to Twelvemile Corner and Rockwood in the south.