1986 Map of Beacon Rock

About this map

Beacon Rock State Park and the southern edge of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest define this 1980s landscape along the Columbia River. The map illustrates a region transitioning from industrial use to recreational preservation, where a transmission line and a pipeline cross the same terrain as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Water is the dominant force here, from the massive flow of the Columbia to the smaller Washougal River and Stebbins Creek in the west. Topographical highlights include the iconic Beacon Rock near the riverbank and the high points of Hamilton Mtn and Three Corner Rock. Hikers and land managers can trace routes from the Three Corner Rock Trailhead past the cascading waters of Hardy Falls and Rodney Falls, while industrial footprints like the Barrow Pit and several quarries reflect the ongoing utility of the Skamania County highlands.