1955 Map of Grays River

About this map

Columbia River riverfront life and the timber-driven economy of the mid-1950s define this survey of the Washington and Oregon borderlands. Along the northern shores of Grays Bay, the settlements of Altoona, Brookfield, and Rosburg serve as anchors for a landscape shaped by tidal sloughs and steep timbered ridges. The presence of the Pillar Rock Cannery and several gaging stations underscores the area's reliance on the river’s resources, while family-named landmarks like Hendrickson Canyon and Wilcox Canyon point to the deep roots of local homesteaders.