historical topo map of Portland, OR in 1940

1940 Map of Portland

USGS Topo · Published 1958

This historical map portrays the area of Portland in 1940, primarily covering Multnomah County as well as portions of Washington. Featuring a scale of 1:62500, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Portland region at the time. Published in 1958, it is one of 4 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.7 x 22.5 inches

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