1955 Map of Grays River

About this map

Deep River and the meandering Grays River define this coastal landscape where the Columbia River meets the Pacific and Wahkiakum counties. In the mid-1950s, the area supported a network of small settlements and logging infrastructure, connected by a Railroad and several Jeep Trail routes through the timbered hills. The map details the transition from the high ridges of Elk Mountain down to the tidal flats and sloughs, including Sisson Slough and Rangila Slough. Local social and civic life is anchored by landmarks like the Community Hall near Eden and the Dahlia School. Along the southern waterfront, maritime navigation is marked by the Grays Bay Light and specific channel ranges like the Pillar Rock Lower Range, highlighting the river's importance for transport and industry during this era.