1954 Map of Deer Island

About this map

Deer Island and its intricate network of lakes and sloughs dominate the Columbia River corridor in this mid-century topographic record. The landscape is defined by the tension between the river’s natural hydrology and human industry, seen in the numerous levees protecting low-lying tracts like Muckle Lake and Thorn Lake. Significant transport infrastructure is evident, with the Great Northern Pacific and Seattle RR and Union Pacific RR hugging the banks, facilitating movement between settlements such as Columbia City and Woodland.