1961 Map of Sandy

About this map

The Sandy River carves a dramatic deep-set course through the northeastern corner of this landscape, creating the prominent Indian John Island and the grounds of Oxbow County Park. This 1961 survey, updated in the early 1970s, illustrates the rural development pattern of the Clackamas and Multnomah county border, where small settlements like Boring, Orient, and Kelso sit at the intersection of local farm-to-market roads. The topography is defined by the complex drainage systems of Tickle Creek, Deep Creek, and Johnson Creek, which segment the agricultural plateau between the river and the rising hills to the west. Local landmarks such as the Cottrell Sch and the community of Pleasant Home provide specific points of reference for genealogists tracking family properties along historic routes like Lusted Road or Victory Road.