Mock's Bottom

Mock's Bottom (also Mocks Bottom)^[1] is a lowland northeast of Swan Island in Portland, Oregon, United States. It acquired its name from Henry Mock, who settled a donation land claim in the area with his family in 1852. Mock's Crest (45°34′30″N 122°42′40″W), named for Henry Mock's son John Mock, is a bluff that overlooks the lowland.^[2]

LocationPortland, Oregon, U.S.

Elevation13 m (43 ft)

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Mock's Bottom
Lowlands
View of part of the industrial park from Mock's Crest, 2019
Mock's Bottom Location in Portland, Oregon
Coordinates: 45°34′13″N 122°42′18″W
Location	Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Elevation	13 m (43 ft) [1]

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Mock's Bottom existed as a wetland under natural conditions.^[3][4] In 1920, a committee appointed by Portland mayor George L. Baker recommended that Mock's Bottom be filled for future industrial development. At the time, a large portion of Mock's Bottom was owned by private interests, and was considered to be one of the best duck hunting areas in Portland.^[5]

The Port of Portland purchased Mock's Bottom from Multnomah County in 1958.^[6] In 1980, the Port reached an agreement with the City of Portland whereby 177 acres (72 ha) of Mock's Bottom would be developed into industrial land.^[7] Port officials designated the project the "Mocks Landing Industrial Park", as they felt "bottom" was not dignified.^[2][8] The first land sale at the industrial park was completed in May 1981,^[9] and dredging was nearly completed by January 1982.^[6]