1949 Map of Gearhart

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The Clatsop Plains define this coastal landscape, forming a low-lying sandy corridor between the Pacific Ocean and the rising timber of Clatsop Ridge. This 1940s landscape is anchored by the Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway, which runs parallel to the shore, connecting small stops and landmarks like Dellmoor Sta and the Pacific Grange Hall. The area demonstrates a distinct mix of recreation and military presence, from the sprawling Gearhart Golf Course to the northern boundary of the Camp Clatsop Military Reservation. Inland, a complex system of narrow freshwater bodies including Cullaby Lake and Sunset Lake sit tucked behind the dunes. The southern portion of the sheet shows the transition into the Necanicum River estuary near the Seaside Airfield, documenting the region's mid-century layout before modern coastal development intensified.