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1954 Map of Bridal Veil, 1958 Print
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1954 Map of Bridal Veil

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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The Columbia River serves as the dominant artery of this landscape, separating the high peaks of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington from the waterfall-rich cliffs of Oregon. In the mid-1950s, the river corridor was a dense network of transportation and industry, with the Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway tracing the northern bank while the Union Pacific Railroad and Pacific Highway run parallel to the south. Small settlements like Bridal Veil and Warrendale sit along the water, reflecting a period when river-level commerce was still central to the region's economy. Away from the river, the map reveals the extractive and protective history of the Cascades, from the Last Chance Mine and Skamania Mine in the northern hills to the Washougal Ranger Station and numerous lookouts, such as the one atop Three Corner Rock. The proliferation of early state parks, including Rooster Rock State Park and Ainsworth State Park, highlights the era's transition toward recreation and conservation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain