1956 Map of Laurelwood

About this map

The agricultural landscape of the Tualatin Valley and the northern Chehalem Mountains is captured here during the mid-1950s. The Southern Pacific railroad tracks run through the northwest corner, serving the settlement of Dilley and the community of Blooming. The map illustrates a high density of rural institutions, particularly schools and cemeteries, which highlight the established social fabric of this region. Notable landmarks include the Laurelwood Academy and several family-named terrain features like Spring Hill and Iowa Hill.