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1961 Map of Linnton

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

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Willamette River corridor serves as the primary artery for industrial and residential growth in the early 1960s, defined by the towering St Johns Bridge and the heavy rail traffic of the Spokane Portland and Seattle RR. While Linnton and St Johns anchor the riverbanks, the western hills show a landscape in transition. Large expanses of Forest Park crown the heights, while new subdivisions like Marlene Village and Cedar Hills begin to fill the valley floor near the Oregon Electric RR line.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of community hubs through numerous schools and cemeteries, including the Skyline Memorial Gardens and Union Cem. The map records the early footprints of educational institutions like Sunset High Sch and Catlin Gabel High Sch, alongside rural remnants like the Grange Hall near Miller, illustrating the shift from agricultural to suburban land use.