1955 Map of Colton

About this map

Colton and Old Colton anchor this mid-1950s landscape in Clackamas County, where the topography transitions from the agricultural clearings of Clarkes into the timbered slopes of Highland Butte and Green Mtn. The map reveals a dense network of small drainages, including Cedar Creek and Nate Creek, which are interrupted by numerous Millpond features and reservoirs. These water-management sites, particularly along Milk Creek and Mill Creek, suggest a local economy deeply tied to the timber industry and small-scale milling.