1956 Map of Gaston

About this map

The Tualatin River corridor defines this mid-century landscape where agricultural valleys meet the rising slopes of Mt Richmond. The industrial footprint of the timber industry is evident at Stimson Mill, which sits adjacent to a prominent Millpond. Near the town of Gaston, the map records the extensive Wapato Lake Bed, a significant hydrological feature drained by the Wapato Ditch and Wapato Creek. This terrain, once heavy with seasonal water, shows the transition toward reclaimed land for farming.