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1955 Map of Cannon Beach

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Cannon Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The coastal community of Seaside serves as the northern anchor of this mid-century Pacific shoreline survey, where the Lewis and Clark Salt Cairn Historic Marker stands near the beach as a reminder of the region's exploratory roots. Moving south along Highway 101, the landscape transitions from the developed streets of Cannon Beach and Tolovana Park to the dramatic geological formations of Tillamook Head and Ecola Point.

Inland, the terrain is defined by the complex drainage of the Necanicum River and its many branches, such as the South Fork Necanicum River and Klootchie Creek. The presence of the Necanicum Guard Sta and Mac Laren Forestry Camp reflects the importance of forest management in the hills east of Arch Cape. To the south, the map details the boundary between Clatsop and Tillamook counties near Angora Pk, providing a clear record of the area's infrastructure before major modern expansion.