2011 Map of Chinook

About this map

Chinook and its coastal surroundings are defined by the intricate relationship between the Columbia River estuary and the legacy of early Pacific County settlements. The landscape transitions from the tidal flats of Baker Bay to the elevated terrain of Scarboro Hill, where the Fort Columbia Tunnel passes through the ridge. This area maintains a strong connection to its maritime and agricultural roots, evidenced by the concentration of family-named landmarks such as Gile Ranch, Goulter Ranch, and Beeker Ranch. Navigational aids like the Entrance Rear Range Light and the Chinook Dike Light underscore the critical importance of the river channel, while the Chinook Marina serves as a hub for local maritime activity. Further north, the settlement of Stringtown and the waters of Willapa Bay illustrate the thin strip of habitable land tucked between the ridge and the shifting shoreline of the peninsula.