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1961 Map of Dixie Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Dixie Mtn rises as a central landmark in this 1961 survey, marking a rugged intersection where Columbia, Multnomah, and Washington counties meet. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous drainages, including Dutch Canyon and South Scappoose Creek flowing northeast, while McKay Creek and Rock Creek drain the southern slopes. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the ridgelines and creek valleys, characterized by a mix of agriculture and community institutions.

Genealogists will find notable sites such as the Saint Wenceslaus Ch and its accompanying Saint Wenceslaus Cem near South Scappoose, alongside the Mountain View Cem further south. Local life in the early 1960s is reflected in the Grange Hall and Wallace Sch, while names like Dixie Ranch and Sky Ranch suggest the area's rural character. The presence of the Wildwood Golf Course and multiple radio facilities indicates the beginning of modern recreational and utility development in the hills west of the Willamette Valley.