1954 Map of Sherwood

About this map

The Willamette River carves through the southern landscape of this mid-1950s survey, marking a distinct boundary between the growing communities of Washington and Clackamas counties. To the north, the town of Sherwood serves as a hub for the Southern Pacific railroad line, while nearby Six Corners indicates a complex local road network including the Pacific Highway West. The area is characterized by a mix of fertile lowlands like Onion Flat and the rising slopes of Parrett Mountain. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several rural institutions, including St Paul School and its adjacent St Paul Cem, as well as the Pleasant Hill Cemetery and the Butteville Cemetery near the river. The map also captures the early footprints of settlements such as Wilsonville, Butteville, and Middleton, showing the integration of agricultural land with early suburban development along the Tualatin Valley Highway.