1975 Map of Mount Tabor

About this map

The Columbia River serves as a stark dividing line between Washington and Oregon in this mid-1970s orthophotoquad. This unique perspective, produced by the Geological Survey in cooperation with the U. S. Corps of Engineers, utilizes aerial imagery from 1975 to provide a literal view of the landscape rather than a traditional line-drawn map. The densely developed residential grids of Portland extend south toward the volcanic cinder cone of Mount Tabor, while the north shore shows the growth of Vancouver. The expansive footprint of Portland International Airport dominates the Oregon riverfront, illustrating the critical role of the river corridor in the region's transportation and aviation infrastructure during this period of Pacific Northwest urban expansion.