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1961 Map of Orchards

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Orchards
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The rural-to-suburban transition of Clark County is evident in this 1961 survey, which captures the development of neighborhoods like Walnut Grove and Orchards alongside established farming communities. The Burlington Northern railroad corridor serves as a spine for the landscape, passing near the small settlement of Brush Prairie and the commercial activity at Barberton. Family history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous burial sites, including Bethel Cem, Wilson Cem, and the expansive Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Water systems like Salmon Creek and Burnt Bridge Creek define the topography, while land use ranges from the Evergreen Orchards to the Royal Oaks Country Club. The northeastern portion of Vancouver begins its expansion here, shown alongside local aviation history at the Scholls Airport. This 1970s-revised edition documents the shifting nature of Fourth Plain as orchard lands gave way to residential clusters and infrastructure.