1961 Map of Gladstone

About this map

The suburban expansion of southeast Portland and northern Clackamas County is documented here during a period of significant post-war growth. Residential neighborhoods like Arleta, Woodstock, and Eastmoreland show a dense grid of streets and numerous parochial and public schools, including St Ignatius Sch and Kellogg Sch. To the south, the landscape transitions from these established city blocks into the more open, hilly terrain surrounding Mount Scott and Mount Talbert. The presence of the Willamette National Cemetery and Gethsemani Cemetery underscores the importance of the volcanic buttes for regional planning and land use. Industrial and logistical activity is concentrated along the Portland Traction Co and Southern Pacific rail lines, which connect the core of Milwaukie and Gladstone with the broader metro area. The map also records the institutional presence of Camp Withycombe near Clackamas, serving as a key military landmark amidst the developing residential valleys.