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1957 Map of Hood River

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Hood River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Columbia River serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey, dividing the Washington and Oregon shorelines during a period of established timber and agricultural production. On the Oregon side, the Hood River Valley is densely detailed with orchards and irrigation infrastructure like Farmers Ditch, supporting settlements from Odell to Parkdale. The presence of the OSC Ag Exp Sta and numerous schools like Wy East High Sch reflects the valley's growth as a farming hub.

Transport networks are prominent, featuring the Mount Hood RR winding south toward the Mt Hood National Forest and the Spokane Portland and Seattle RR following the northern bank. The landscape transitions from the river's Bonneville Normal Pool Level up to high-elevation landmarks such as Mt Defiance and Bald Butte. Small industrial sites like Mill A and Mill B on the White Salmon River point to the area's active logging and milling history.