2023 Map of Knappton

About this map

The Columbia River shoreline dominates this coastal Pacific County landscape, where small riverside settlements like Knappton and Frankfort sit at the water's edge. To the north, the community of Naselle serves as a hub for the inland valley, which is defined by the winding course of the Naselle River and its numerous tributaries such as Salmon Creek and Dell Creek. The terrain is marked by significant elevations including Bear River Ridge and Naselle Ridge, while the Lewis And Clark National Historic Park protects a section of the coast near Megler. Evidence of local infrastructure and private property is found at Wirkkala Airport and Wirkkala Lake, alongside the Peaceful Hill Cem. This 2023 survey illustrates the continued importance of the river economy and the rugged topographic transition from tidal flats at Grays Bay to the interior heights of Bear Mtn.