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1961 Map of Linnton

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Linnton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Willamette River and Multnomah Channel define the industrial and maritime character of this region during the mid-twentieth century. Riverside settlements like Linnton, Harborton, and Miller sit at the base of the Tualatin Mountains, where heavy rail lines including the Spokane Portland and Seattle Ry and Burlington Northern serve the waterfront. A sharp geographic divide exists between the steep, wooded slopes of Forest Park and the rapidly expanding suburban developments to the south and west.

Purple map revisions highlight the post-war growth of residential areas such as Marlene Village, West Haven, and Cedar Hills. Local landmarks like the Grange Hall and Skyline Memorial Gardens appear alongside numerous schools, including Skyline and McKinley. The historic Willamette Stone State Park marks the initial point of the Willamette Meridian and Base Line, foundational to Oregon's land survey system. Cultural and agricultural roots are evident in older hubs like Bethany and Cedar Mill, even as new highways begin to reshape the landscape.