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1953 Map of Kalama

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Kalama
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Columbia River serves as the central artery for this river-and-rail corridor, where the states of Washington and Oregon meet. Along the eastern shore, the town of Kalama and the settlement of Carrolls are positioned between the water and the rising timberlands. The landscape is defined by its industrial and transportation infrastructure, featuring the dual tracks of the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroads running parallel to the river.

Inland, the terrain transitions into the steep drainages of the Kalama River and Coweman River. Local history is preserved in sites like the Rose Valley Cemetery, Mt Pleasant Cem, and the Rose Valley School. The map also details specific river features like Sandy Island, Cottonwood Island, and the Salmon Hatchery located at the confluence of Hatchery Creek, reflecting the importance of both the waterway and the local timber and fishing economy.