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1956 Map of Forest Grove

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Forest Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Forest Grove and the neighboring city of Cornelius serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century portrait of Washington County's agricultural heartland. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Tualatin River and its numerous tributaries, including Dairy Creek and Council Creek, which supported the region's early development. The presence of Pacific University at the center of Forest Grove highlights the city's long-standing role as an educational center, while nearby Millpond and the Southern Pacific rail lines underscore the industrial and timber economy of the era.

Rural life is meticulously documented through a network of small settlements and religious landmarks. Communities such as Verboort, Banks, and North Plains are connected by the Sunset Highway and Tualatin Valley Highway. For those researching local history, the map preserves the locations of several community anchors, including the Visitation Cemetery and the St Francis School, alongside several sites noted as being out of use by the 1950s, such as the Leisy School.