Located at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, Portland, Oregon, is the most populous city in the state and has remained a central hub in the region since its formation in the 1840s as a bustling inland port that could transport goods and immigrants to the Pacific Northwest which was experiencing a transformative period during the time of this bird's eye perspectives production. Panoramic maps were widely popular during the latter portions of the eighteenth century and early part of the twentieth century and bear a distinctive style and unique aesthetic that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present.

Portland's location was central to the expansion of the city and its economy during the time of this panoramic maps production primarily relied on the lumber industry, which was in high demand across the nation as towns and cities expanded in the years following the conclusion of the American Civil War as the population in the north increased, and the need for construction materials grew exponentially. Portland's economy was again transformed during World War II when the city experienced a boom in manufacturing sparked by the need for military equipment.

Portland remains one of the most iconic cities of the Pacific Northwest and features recognizable architecture and a diverse culture that has evolved since its formation. Portland continues to be a vibrant cultural center and an essential part of the regional economy as the city continues to evolve and develop.

Located at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, Portland, Oregon, is the most populous city in the state and has remained a central hub in the region since its formation in the 1840s as a bustling inland port that could transport goods and immigrants to the Pacific Northwest which was experiencing a transformative period during the time of this bird's eye perspectives production. Panoramic maps were widely popular during the latter portions of the eighteenth century and early part of the twentieth century and bear a distinctive style and unique aesthetic that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present.

Portland's location was central to the expansion of the city and its economy during the time of this panoramic maps production primarily relied on the lumber industry, which was in high demand across the nation as towns and cities expanded in the years following the conclusion of the American Civil War as the population in the north increased, and the need for construction materials grew exponentially. Portland's economy was again transformed during World War II when the city experienced a boom in manufacturing sparked by the need for military equipment.

Portland remains one of the most iconic cities of the Pacific Northwest and features recognizable architecture and a diverse culture that has evolved since its formation. Portland continues to be a vibrant cultural center and an essential part of the regional economy as the city continues to evolve and develop.