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1986 Map of Beacon Rock

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Beacon Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Beacon Rock State Park and the southern reaches of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest define this landscape along the north bank of the Columbia River. The map documents a rugged river corridor where the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses high ridges, connecting notable peaks like Three Corner Rock and Hamilton Mtn. A network of water sources, including the Washougal River, Stebbins Creek, and Hardy Creek, carve through the terrain, with several cataracts such as Rodney Falls and Hardy Falls noted near the state park boundary.

Industrial and recreational infrastructure appears alongside the natural topography, including several 4wd tracks, a Transmission Line, and multiple Borrow Pit sites. Recreational facilities are clustered near the river, featuring the Campground Little Beacon Rock, a Picnic Area, and the Three Corner Rock Trailhead. The presence of Radio Facilities and a Lookout on the higher elevations indicates the area's importance for communication and fire watch during the mid-1980s.