1914 Map of Oregon City

About this map

The Willamette River serves as the central artery for this early 20th-century landscape, where the industrial and residential growth of Oregon City and Portland is deeply intertwined with a complex rail network. Before the widespread dominance of automobiles, the Southern Pacific and Oregon Electric lines, alongside the Cazadero Line, dictated the placement of emerging suburbs like Oak Grove and Jennings Lodge. The map documents a time when the riverfront was a hive of activity, featuring landings such as Ottawa Ldg and Buchmans Ldg, and the early development of Reed College. Rural Clackamas County is dotted with one-room schoolhouses like the Red School and Frogpond School, while the presence of the State Rifle Range and Timm Mill reflects the diverse land use in the hills surrounding Mount Scott and Petes Mountain.