1961 Map of Sherwood

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Parrett Mountain rises dramatically above the fertile agricultural expanses of French Prairie and the banks of the Willamette River, defining the rural character of this landscape in the early 1960s. The region is marked by a network of established family farms and small settlements, including Sherwood and Wilsonville, which were then transitioning toward more modern infrastructure as seen in the development of the Baldock Freeway. Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks like Pleasant Hill Cem and Butteville Cem, while the Dammasch State Hospital stands as a significant institutional presence near Mulloy. The map illustrates the vital intersection of rail and river commerce, with the Southern Pacific line crossing through Tonquin and Sherwood, providing a clear record of the area's logistical and social layout before the suburban growth that would eventually transform the corridor between Tualatin and Wilsonville.