1985 Map of Cathlamet

About this map

Cathlamet sits along the northern bank of the Columbia River, serving as a focal point for the complex network of sloughs and islands that define the border between Washington and Oregon. This mid-1980s survey captures a landscape dominated by conservation and industry, featuring the extensive Columbian White-Tailed Deer National Wildlife Refuge across Tenasillahe Island and the neighboring shoreline. The river’s commercial importance is evidenced by the prominent Paper Mill at Wauna and the Burlington Northern rail line skirting the southern bluffs.