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1961 Map of Camas

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Camas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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The Columbia River corridor serves as the industrial and geographical heart of this 1961 survey, updated through the mid-1970s. Industrial development is prominent along the shores, anchored by the massive Aluminum Plant in Troutdale and the Port of Camas/Washougal. The transition from the high grounds of Prune Hill and Mill Plain in Washington down to the river islands like Government Island and Lady Island illustrates the complex hydrology of the sloughs and channels that defined local transport.

Residential expansion is evident in the burgeoning neighborhoods of Gresham, Fairview, and Rockwood, where numerous local institutions appear, such as Lynchview Sch and North Rockwood Sch. Genealogical details abound in the rural fringes, including Fern Prairie Cem and Mountain View Cem. The presence of the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroads, alongside the Banfield Expressway, highlights the region's role as a critical Pacific Northwest transit hub during this era of rapid suburban growth.