1953 Map of Kelso

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The industrial and educational hub of Longview and Kelso dominates the confluence of the Cowlitz River and the Columbia River in this mid-century survey. The planned urban geometry of Longview is clearly visible, featuring Lake Sacajawea and institutional anchors like Lower Columbia Jr College and R A Long HS. To the north, the landscape transitions into the hills around Beacon Hill and Lexington, where the Pacific Hy and several major rail lines including the Great Northern Northern Pacific & Union Pacific trace the river valley.