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1961 Map of Oregon City

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Oregon City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Oregon City stands as a hub of industrial and river activity at the confluence of the Willamette River and Clackamas River. In this early 1960s configuration, the cityscape transitions from the riverbanks at Canemah and West Linn toward upland residential expansions like Clackamas Heights. The landscape is intricately carved by numerous drainages, including Abernethy Creek and Beaver Creek, which influenced the development of early transportation corridors. The rail presence of the Southern Pacific and Portland Traction lines highlights the area's role as a major Pacific Northwest transit point.

Institutional growth is evident through the distribution of landmarks like Union High School, McLoughlin Substation, and the Oregon City Airstrip. For those tracing local heritage, the map preserves the exact locations of many rural schoolhouses and community centers, including the Park Place Sch, Maple Lane Sch, and Mt Pleasant Sch, alongside established religious sites such as St Johns Ch and the Mountain View Cemetery.