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1914 Map of Oregon City

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Oregon City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

Oregon City and the surrounding Clackamas County landscape are captured here at a pivotal moment of early 20th-century development. The industrial and geographical heart of the region centers on the Willamette River and the powerful Willamette Falls, which historically drove the local economy. The map illustrates a dense network of early schools and rural landings, including Ottawa Ldg and Shanks Ldg, reflecting a time when river transport and local rail lines like the Southern Pacific were essential for moving people and timber.

Outside the growing urban grid of Portland and Milwaukie, the terrain is dotted with namesake educational institutions such as the Henrici School and Greenwood School. This survey provides a clear view of the transition from riverside settlements like West Linn and Bolton to the higher elevations around Mount Scott. The prominence of the Pacific Highway and the Oregon Electric lines indicates the shifting focus toward modern roadway and electric rail infrastructure.