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2020 Map of Aberdeen

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Aberdeen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Wishkah River and Chehalis River converge at the heart of this coastal landscape, defining the industrial and civic development of Aberdeen. By the early 21st century, the urban footprint spans from East Hoquiam through the various districts of South Aberdeen and East Aberdeen, down to the riverfront at Cosmopolis. The presence of the BNSF Railway and major crossings like the Chehalis River Bridge underscore the importance of the maritime and rail economy centered on the Aberdeen Reach.

Tracing the waterways reveals a transition from the dense street grids of the city center to the surrounding hills and tidelands. Landmarks such as Grays Harbor College and Fern Hill Cem serve as focal points for local history, while the southern reaches of the map follow the Newskah Creek and N Fork Johns River as they drain toward the harbor. The relationship between the developed city and the expansive wetlands near Rennie Island highlights the geographic constraints and opportunities of this Pacific Northwest port city.