1958 Map of Vancouver

About this map

The Columbia River and Willamette River confluence anchors this 1968 publication, which reflects mid-century urban expansion and the critical rail corridors of the Pacific Northwest. The sprawling footprint of Portland and Vancouver dominates the center, while the coastal reaches include Seaside and Tillamook along US Highway 101. This period represents a transition for the region’s timber and transport economy, visible in the dense network of lines like the Spokane Portland and Seattle Ry and the Southern Pacific RR. Beyond the river valleys, the map details the vast peaks of the Cascade Range, including Mount Hood and Mount St Helens, as well as the coastal Saddle Mountain. Federal and state lands such as Siuslaw National Forest and Tillamook State Forest frame the developed corridors, illustrating the enduring balance between industry and protected wilderness.