1962 Map of Heppner Junction

About this map

The Columbia River serves as the dominant boundary between Klickitat and Gilliam counties, separating Washington from Oregon in this early 1960s topographic record. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the river's low islands, such as Island No 10 and Peyaka Island, and the rising elevations of Alder Ridge to the north. Transportation infrastructure is central to the area's layout, with the Spokane Portland and Seattle railroad hugging the northern bank while the Union Pacific line follows the southern shore.