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1961 Map of Sandy

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sandy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Sandy River winds through the eastern edge of this landscape, carving a deep valley that separates the plateau farmland from the rising foothills. Centered on the Multnomah Co Clackamas Co line, the area shows a distinct transition from the growing crossroads of Boring and Orient toward the established community of Sandy in the southeast. This 1961 survey, which includes purple revision overlays from the 1970s, captures the evolution of rural agricultural tracts into smaller residential parcels as roads like Dodge Park Blvd and Lusted Road connect these small hubs.

Local landmarks such as Indian John Mile Island and the Fish Hatchery near Cedar Creek reflect the river's central role in the region's geography. Smaller settlements like Kelso, Cottrell, and Pleasant Home are anchored by neighborhood features like the Cottrell Sch. The drainage network, including Tickle Creek and Deep Creek, defines the contours of the land, while Oxbow County Park preserves a significant bend in the river for public use.