2010 Map of Portland

About this map

Portland anchors this rural Sumner County landscape, situated at the intersection of S Hydraulic Rd and E 150th St S. The map reveals an intensive history of petroleum extraction, with multiple designated areas such as the Portland Oil Field, Guelph Oil Field, and Ashton Northwest Oil Field scattered across the township grid. These fields indicate the subsurface wealth that shaped the local economy alongside traditional agriculture. Natural drainage is defined by the winding paths of Bitter Creek and Meridian Creek, which cut through the rectilinear road system. To the north, Forest Hill Cemetery serves as a significant genealogical landmark, reflecting the established community that has lived and worked among these oil fields and prairies. The grid of numbered roads, including E 120th St S through E 180th St S, provides a clear framework for locating specific family homesteads or industrial sites.