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1955 Map of Colton

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Colton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Colton and its predecessor, Old Colton, anchor this mid-century portrait of Clackamas County's timber and farming landscape. The terrain is defined by a dense network of timber-related infrastructure, including numerous millponds scattered along Milk Creek and Cedar Creek. Cultural hubs like Camp Colton and Camp Adams appear alongside established rural settlements such as Clarkes, Highland, and Upper Highland, reflecting the area's development before more modern shifts.

Highland elevations like Highland Butte and the prominent Big Hill rise above the drainage basins of Buckner Creek and Hancock Creek. Local transit and access follow established routes like Unger Road and Green Mtn Road, connecting the scattered residential pockets of Timber Grove, Cedardale, and Fernwood. The map reveals a transition in the 1950s landscape, later updated in 1970 to reflect changes in roads and structures while preserving the original topography.