1980s Maps of Wahkiakum County, Washington

Explore 12 historic maps of Wahkiakum County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Wahkiakum County, WA maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Astoria, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Astoria, 1982 Print
    1981 Astoria
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Oregon and Washington borderlands meet at the Columbia River estuary in the early eighties, a time of active timber transport and maritime trade. Researchers can trace the river's many islands, the grounds of Fort Stevens, and riverside towns like Cathlamet and Westport.
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  2. 1985 Map of Nassa Point
    1985 Map of Nassa Point
    1985 Nassa Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River shoreline near the Washington and Oregon border comes alive in this mid-eighties survey. Researchers can trace the waterfront geography of Cathlamet and Westport, or explore the complex sloughs around Puget Island and Wallace Island.

  3. 1985 Map of Oak Point
    1985 Map of Oak Point
    1985 Oak Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    The lower Columbia River shoreline in the mid-1980s reveals a complex landscape of industrial sites and pioneer cemeteries. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Point Cem and Grasseth Cem alongside river infrastructure like the Beaver Generating Plant.

  4. 1985 Map of Shamokawa
    1985 Map of Shamokawa
    1985 Shamokawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Skamokawa and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the mid-1980s as the Columbia River shoreline transitioned toward conservation and recreation. Researchers can trace the legacy of the area through Fern Hill Hill Cem, the riverfront at Skamokawa Vista Park, and the quiet corners of Sleepy Hollow.

  5. 1985 Map of Skamokawa Pass
    1985 Map of Skamokawa Pass
    1985 Skamokawa Pass
    1985 Print · USGS
    Wahkiakum County in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of industrial forestry and high timber ridges. Researchers can trace the remote settlement at McDonald and the geographic prominence of Huckleberry Ridge as they stood before modern development.

  6. 1985 Map of Grays River, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Grays River, 1986 Print
    1985 Grays River
    1986 Print · USGS
    The northern banks of the Columbia River are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the transition from tidal flats to timbered ridges. Genealogists and historians can locate the Grays River Cem, the historical Covered Bridge, and the small river settlements of Brookfield and Dahlia.

  7. 1985 Map of Cathlamet, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Cathlamet, 1986 Print
    1985 Cathlamet
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Lower Columbia River islands and Washington-Oregon borderlands are mapped here in the mid-eighties, showing a mix of industrial river sites and wildlife conservation. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads of Puget Island and find landmarks like Greenwood Cemetery and the Gnat Creek Fish Hatchery.

  8. 1986 Map of Elochoman Lake
    1986 Map of Elochoman Lake
    1986 Elochoman Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    The timberlands and watersheds of southwest Washington are captured here in the mid-1980s as the regional road network was being established. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Germany Creek and Elochoman River or locate several local Borrow Pits.

  9. 1986 Map of Elochoman Pass
    1986 Map of Elochoman Pass
    1986 Elochoman Pass
    1986 Print · USGS
    The high timberlands of the Washington interior are captured here in the mid-1980s at the meeting of three counties. Researchers can trace the headwaters of the Chehalis River and find localized landmarks like Elochoman Pass and the Borrow Pit.

  10. 1986 Map of Boistfort Peak
    1986 Map of Boistfort Peak
    1986 Boistfort Peak
    1986 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Lewis and Cowlitz counties are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of timber and headwaters. Researchers can trace the drainages of the South Fork Chehalis River and locate distinctive landmarks like Boistfort Peak and Ferrier Peak.

  11. 1986 Map of Blaney Creek
    1986 Map of Blaney Creek
    1986 Blaney Creek
    1986 Print · USGS
    Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties are shown in the mid-1980s as a landscape of timber ridges and salmon-bearing waters. Local researchers can trace the course of the Grays River Salmon Pond or locate historic resource sites like the Quarry and Barrow Pit.

  12. 1986 Map of Sweigiler Creek
    1986 Map of Sweigiler Creek
    1986 Sweigiler Creek
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Pacific and Wahkiakum county line in the 1980s reveals a landscape of deep timbered valleys and critical river systems. Genealogists and researchers can trace the waters of the Naselle River or locate the site of the Grays River State Fish Hatchery.

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