1938 Map of Cape Shoalwater

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Oysterville and Nahcotta anchor the long, narrow Peninsula separating the churning Pacific Ocean from the productive waters of Willapa Bay during the late 1930s. This coastal landscape is defined by the shellfish industry and seasonal camps, evidenced by the Pacific Oyster Company and specialized sites like Signodson Clam Camp. Along the bay side, family names such as Sargent, R. Espy, and M. Goulter mark landholdings near the marshes of Stackpole Slough. The northern tip at Cape Shoalwater is guarded by the Willapa Bay Lighthouse, situated just across the water from Georgetown on the mainland. Interior woods like Sherwood Forest and small freshwater bodies including Skating Lake and Espy Lake provide a sharp contrast to the tidal flats. This era also shows a growing recreational presence with the Willapa Girls Camp and Morehead Boys Camp established near the southern end of the sheet.