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1926 Map of Hood River

Name: 1926 Topographic Map of Hood River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Columbia River serves as the central artery for this mid-1920s survey, dividing the landscape between Oregon and Washington. This era was defined by the transition from river travel to robust rail and early highway infrastructure, clearly visible in the competing lines of the Spokane Portland and Seattle and Union Pacific railroads tracing the riverbanks. The Bridge of the Gods stands as a vital connection between Stevenson and Cascade Locks, while to the north, the Columbia National Forest reveals a terrain shaped by volcanic activity, including the Lava Bridge and Ice Cave.

Settlement patterns in the Hood River valley show a dense network of small communities such as Odell and Dee, supported by the Mount Hood Railroad. The map captures several rural educational and administrative outposts, including the Hemlock Sch and several remote ranger stations like the Oklahoma Ranger Sta, which managed the timber and water resources of the Cascades before the significant hydroelectric developments of the mid-century.