1957 Map of Hoquiam

About this map

The industrial and riverine character of Southwest Washington is clearly defined in this mid-century survey, centered on the heavy timber and shipping hubs at Grays Harbor. Rail lines including the Northern Pacific and Grays Harbor Pacific connect coastal ports like Hoquiam and Aberdeen to the inland agricultural and coal centers of Centralia and Chehalis. To the south, the Columbia River serves as the primary boundary and artery, showing the established communities of Cathlamet and Longview before the modern interstate system fully reshaped the region.