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1955 Map of Colton

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Colton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Highland and Colton anchor this mid-century portrait of Clackamas County, where the transition from agricultural valley to timbered highlands is clearly defined by a network of early roads and logging infrastructure. The map reveals the shift from older centers like Old Colton to the established Colton Sch and local milling operations. To the north, the Highland Millpond and Highland Sch mark a pocket of upland settlement, while the central landscape is dotted with small rural communities such as Elwood, Dodge, and Clarkes.

As the terrain rises toward the east and south, the influence of the timber industry and forest management becomes dominant. The map detail follows the North Fork Molalla River and Molalla River into the Mount Hood National Forest, documenting vital fire and resource management outposts including the North Fork Ranger Sta, Hillockburn Guard Sta, and the remote High Camp Lookout. Family-named landmarks like Beeres Pond and Lukens Creek intersect with numbered haul roads like One Hundred Road, illustrating the intersection of private land use and federal forest administration.