West Haven-Sylvan, OR

West Haven-Sylvan is a census-designated place on the west side of the Portland area, mostly in Washington County with a small portion extending into Multnomah County. Its early history includes a pioneer settlement at the head of Tanner Creek, once platted as Zion Town. Today the area is residential, hilly, and closely tied to Portland, Beaverton, and the Sunset Highway corridor. Parts of the community fall in Beaverton schools and parts in Portland schools, reflecting its position right along the metro edge.