1918 Map of Hillsboro

About this map

Hillsboro and the fertile Tualatin Valley serve as a major agricultural and rail hub in this early 20th-century survey. The landscape is defined by a dense network of country schools like the Shute School and Mason Hill School, marking the established rural communities of the era. To the east, the transition from the valley floor to the West Hills is tracked by winding routes like Germantown Road and Skyline Boulevard, leading toward the industrial and maritime activity along the Willamette River. Significant riverfront features include Linnton, St Johns, and the Post Office Bar. The map captures a vital moment in regional transport, showing the Oregon Electric Railways and United Railways competing for dominance alongside the Southern Pacific tracks, connecting towns such as Orenco, Cornelius, and North Plains to the growing Portland metropolitan area.