1949 Map of Astoria

About this map

Astoria serves as the focal point of this coastal landscape where the Columbia River meets the Pacific tides. Situated atop Coxcomb Hill, the Astoria Column overlooks a bustling mid-century port economy defined by extensive maritime and military infrastructure. The map reveals the critical importance of the Tongue Point Naval Base and the adjacent Tongue Point Village, which supported personnel during a period of high naval activity. Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into a network of sloughs and river forks, including the Lewis and Clark River and Youngs River. These waterways are flanked by smaller settlements like Miles Crossing and vital local institutions such as the County Home and Greenwood Cem. Industrial and transport markers, from the Spokane Portland and Seattle RR to the Maritime Reserve Fleet Base, illustrate the area's role as a strategic Pacific Northwest hub.