Mock's Bottom facts for kids
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View of part of the industrial park from Mock's Crest, 2019
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 Location in Portland, Oregon
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| Location | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 45°34′13″N 122°42′18″W / 45.5703952°N 122.7050973°W |
| Elevation | 43 feet (13 m) |
Mock's Bottom is a low, flat area in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is located northeast of Swan Island. This area used to be a natural wetland. Over time, it was changed into a place for businesses and factories.
What is Mock's Bottom?
Mock's Bottom is a lowland area in Portland, Oregon. It is a flat piece of land that is lower than the areas around it. A nearby hill called Mock's Crest overlooks this lowland.
How Mock's Bottom Got Its Name
The name "Mock's Bottom" comes from a person named Henry Mock. He and his family moved to this area in 1852. They claimed land there under a special law called the Donation Land Claim Act. This law allowed people to get free land if they settled on it.
Mock's Crest, the hill nearby, is named after Henry Mock's son, John Mock. You can see a great view of the lowland from Mock's Crest.
From Wetland to Industrial Park
Originally, Mock's Bottom was a natural wetland. Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, or is present near the surface, for all or parts of the year. They are important habitats for many plants and animals. At one time, Mock's Bottom was known as a great place for duck hunting in Portland.
In 1920, leaders in Portland started thinking about how to use this land. A group working with Portland's mayor, George L. Baker, suggested filling in Mock's Bottom. Their idea was to create more land for factories and businesses to grow.
The Port of Portland bought Mock's Bottom in 1958. The Port of Portland is a government agency that manages shipping and trade in the area. In 1980, the Port made a deal with the City of Portland. They decided to turn 177 acres of Mock's Bottom into land for industrial use.
Port officials decided to call the new project "Mocks Landing Industrial Park." They thought "bottom" did not sound very good for a business park. The first piece of land in the new park was sold in May 1981. By January 1982, most of the work to fill and prepare the land was finished.
