1961 Map of Gladstone

About this map

Willamette National Cem and Lincoln Memorial Park Cem anchor the slopes of Mount Scott, overlooking a rapidly suburbanizing landscape where Portland meets its southern neighbors. The southeastern expansion of the metro area is evident in the residential grids of Arleta, Lents, and Woodstock, while the industrial and military presence is solidified at Camp Withycombe. The Clackamas River carves the southern boundary, flowing past Gladstone and Park Place toward its confluence with the Willamette River. The map captures the transportation network of the early 1960s, including the Portland Traction Co rail lines and the established corridors of SE Powell Blvd and SE 82d Ave, reflecting a period when small communities like Sunnyside and Harmony were being integrated into the broader urban fabric.