1949 Map of Astoria

About this map

The deep-water port of Astoria anchors this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by the convergence of the Columbia River, Youngs Bay, and the John Day River. On the high ground of Coxcomb Hill, the Astoria Column stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the city's grid and the industrial activity along the shoreline. The map reveals the strategic military and maritime infrastructure of the era, including the U S Navy Radio Sta and the housing at Navy Heights and Tongue Point Village. Moving south, the terrain shifts into the timberlands of the Clatsop State Forest and the agricultural lowlands of Miles Crossing, where the Lewis and Clark River meanders toward the Fort Clatsop National Memorial, marking the traditional site of the expedition's winter encampment.