1961 Map of Estacada

About this map

The Clackamas River serves as the industrial and geographical spine of this Clackamas County region, supporting a complex network of hydroelectric facilities including the River Mill Powerhouse and the Cazadero Powerhouse near Faraday. This mid-century landscape reveals the evolution of transport and energy, where the Portland Traction Co (Abandoned) line follows the river's bend near Estacada. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous family and community landmarks, such as Forrester Cem and Mt Zion Ch, alongside established rural settlements like Currinsville and Springwater. The transition toward recreational use is evident in the development of Milo McIver State Park and Eagle Fern Park, while the rugged drainage basins of Deep Creek and North Fork Eagle Creek define the timbered upland terrain surrounding the river valley.