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1905 Map of Portland

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Portland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

The Columbia River and Willamette River define this 1905 landscape at their historic confluence, showing the industrial and residential growth of the region before significant land reclamation. Notable is the presence of Guild Lake and Swan Island in their early configurations, alongside the wetlands of Mocks Bottom and the Columbia Slough. The transit network is highly developed, featuring the Northern Pacific RR and the Portland and Vancouver Branch, which connected the burgeoning city centers.

On the northern bank, Vancouver serves as a major hub with its Vancouver Barracks and proximity to Vancouver Lake. Small settlements and landings like Felida, Knapp, and Barberton dot the Fourth Plains, while the Oregon side reveals early neighborhood development in University Park, Montavilla, and Sylvan. Landmarks such as Munday's Ferry and Hoods Bar Light highlight the era's reliance on river navigation and ferry crossings.