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1961 Map of Sandy

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sandy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Clackamas River and Sandy River define the hydraulic and economic landscape of this Clackamas County region in the early 1960s. The map illustrates a transition from the developing outskirts of Gresham to the industrial and agricultural corridors of the south. Significant infrastructure is concentrated near the river bends, notably the Cazadero Powerhouse and Faraday Powerhouse near Estacada, which utilized the river's flow for power generation.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous small rural centers and family-named locations such as Fischers Mill, Boring, and Viola. The presence of the Feldheimer Ferry (Site) and the Barton Bridge highlights the historical importance of river crossings for early local transport. From the Hardscrabble Quarry to the schools like Damascus Union Sch and Logan Sch, the map preserves the mid-century layout of homesteads and public works before later suburban expansion.