1954 Map of Orchards

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Fourth Plain stretches across this mid-century landscape of Clark County, illustrating the post-war transition of Vancouver from a riverside town into a spreading suburban and agricultural network. The map reveals an intricate geography of rural education and faith, with numerous neighborhood landmarks like the Finnish Church, Bethel Cem, and Pleasant Valley School serving established farming communities. The Northern Pacific railroad cuts through the center of the sheet, linking settlements such as Brush Prairie, Homan, and Orchards. Local industry and recreation are represented by several Gravel Pits and the Royal Oaks Country Club, while the presence of the Portland Omni Radio Range Sta and multiple other towers reflects the era's growing technological infrastructure. Genealogists will find particular value in the clearly marked burial grounds, ranging from the Wilson Cemetery to the expansive Evergreen Memorial Gardens.