1961 Map of Canby

About this map

The Willamette River snakes through the heart of this landscape, marking the confluence of several major waterways including the Tualatin River, Molalla River, and Pudding River. In the early 1960s, the growing hubs of Canby and West Linn anchor the region, connected by the Southern Pacific railroad and a network of rural roads like Wilsonville Road and Territorial Road. The map reveals a transition from industrial activity near the river—noted by Pulp and Sewage Disposal sites—to the agricultural research grounds of the Oregon State Univ Experimental Sta. Smaller historic pockets remain visible through family and community landmarks such as Robert Bird Cemetery, Stafford, and New Era. This document captures the mid-century character of Clackamas County as rural homesteads and early orchards began to give way to suburban development.