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1982 Map of Oregon City

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Oregon City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Oregon City and the surrounding Willamette Valley are captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing the dense intersection of river systems and suburban expansion. The Willamette River and Clackamas River serve as the primary geographic anchors, supporting a network of riverside communities from Milwaukie and Gladstone to the rural reaches of Canby. This period reflects the established industrial and military presence in the region, including Camp Withycombe and various active quarries.

Agricultural heritage is evident in the southern and western portions of the map, particularly across French Prairie and the drained lands of Lake Labish. Notable institutional and recreational landmarks are scattered throughout, such as the Dammasch State Hospital near Wilsonville and extensive public lands like Champoeg State Park and the western edge of Mt Hood National Forest. Transport infrastructure is dominated by the Pacific Highway and major rail lines including the Southern Pacific and Burlington Northern, which historically fueled the growth of towns like Woodburn and Silverton.