1916 Map of Estacada

About this map

The Clackamas River serves as the industrial and logistical backbone of this region, which was surveyed between 1907 and 1913. Hydroelectric development is already advanced, as evidenced by the Upper Dam and River Mill, which supported the growing power needs of the Portland area. The timber and agricultural economy is anchored by settlements like Estacada and Boring, while the presence of the Intake Portland Waterworks on the Bull Run River highlights the critical role this watershed played in urban infrastructure. Local commerce and rural life are well-documented through specific family and industry landmarks, including Burghardt Mill and Fishers Mill. The topography transitions from the low-lying farmlands around Gresham into the dense timber of the Mount Hood National Forest, where the terrain becomes increasingly steep toward Whale Head and Wanderers Pk.