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1949 Map of Gearhart

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Gearhart
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The coastal shelf of the Clatsop Plains defines this northern Oregon landscape, where the Pacific Ocean meets a complex network of freshwater lakes and tidal sloughs. By the mid-20th century, the area between Gearhart and Seaside supported a mix of military training grounds, agricultural interests like the Ocean Home Farm, and early recreation. The Camp Clatsop Military Reservation occupies a significant northern portion of the quadrangle, while the Burlington Northern line and Oregon Coast Highway parallel the shoreline, anchoring several small landings and stations.

Water management is central to the terrain, with Cullaby Lake, Sunset Lake, and the winding Necanicum River creating a natural barrier between the dunes and Clatsop Ridge. Local community life is evidenced by landmarks such as the Clatsop Plains Sch and the Pacific Grange Hall. The transition from rural homesteads to the established streets of Seaside reflects the post-war growth of this maritime corridor.