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1979 Map of Hood River

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Hood River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Columbia River forms a massive corridor through this landscape, marking the border between Skamania and Hood River Counties and defining the commercial life of Hood River. The 1979 survey captures the area's agricultural and industrial infrastructure, from the Powerdale Dam on the Hood River to the Mid Columbia Exper Sta (OSU) and various sewage disposal facilities serving the growing population centers.

Transit networks are well-established, with the Union Pacific and Northern Pacific railroads flanking the water while the Pacific Highway winds through the northern settlements. Genealogists can locate community anchors such as Christ-Zada Cem in Underwood Heights and Idelwilde Cem near the town center. The map also highlights significant recreational and conservation efforts, including the Seneca Fouts Memorial State Park and Vinzenz Lausmann Memorial State Park perched along the river's bluffs.