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1954 Map of Mount Tabor, 1956 Print
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1954 Map of Mount Tabor

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Mount Tabor and Rocky Butte anchor the landscape east of downtown Portland, serving as prominent volcanic landmarks in this mid-century portrait of suburban growth. The map illustrates the transition from the bustling Portland International Airport and Portland Air Force Base along the Columbia River to the residential grids of Montavilla, Parkrose, and Laurelhurst. The newly built Banfield Expressway and the Spokane Portland and Seattle railroad reflect the era's evolving transportation network, while the Grotto is identified as the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother north of Rocky Butte. Numerous parochial and public schools, such as St Rose Sch and Portland Union Academy, populate the growing neighborhoods, providing a detailed look at the social infrastructure during a period of significant expansion in eastern Multnomah County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain