2020 Map of Cape Disappointment

About this map

Cape Disappointment anchors this coastal survey, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean at the treacherous entrance to Baker Bay. The landscape is a complex intersection of maritime history and modern conservation, featuring the grounds of Fort Canby and the sprawling Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. Along the Long Beach Peninsula, a string of historic communities including Long Beach, Seaview, and Ilwaco are connected by the Discovery Trail and Pacific Avenue. The map captures the delicate balance between active infrastructure, such as the Port of Ilwaco Airport, and protected wetlands like the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. Researchers can trace the narrow-gauge heritage near Holman or locate family sites at Ilwaco Cemetery and Lone Fir Cemetery near the northern marshes of Tarlatt Slough.