
Government Island sits prominently within the Columbia River, separating the urban sprawl of Portland and Vancouver in this 2014 survey. The map details a complex intersection of transportation and topography, from the sprawling grounds of Portland International Airport to the elevated profile of Rocky Butte. The landscape is densely packed with established neighborhoods like Laurelhurst, Montavilla, and Hollywood, each defined by a precise grid of streets and local landmarks such as Brainerd Cem and Cascade Coll. Across the river in Washington, settlements like McLoughlin Heights and Ellsworth overlook the water from the north bank. This modern topographic record captures the area's intricate infrastructure, including the Sullivan Gulch Gateway / Northeast 99th Ave Transit Center and several municipal reservoirs, illustrating the high density of religious, educational, and transit facilities that define this Pacific Northwest metropolitan core.
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1897 · Portland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Portland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · Boring
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1914 · Boring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Oregon City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · Estacada
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1918 · Troutdale
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Troutdale
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1939 · Oregon City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Boring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500