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1949 Map of Knappton

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Knappton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Naselle sits at the northern edge of this coastal survey, where the Naselle River winds through narrow valleys toward the Columbia River estuary. The landscape is defined by its maritime and industrial history, evidenced by the Old Railroad Grade and the U S Quarantine Sta near Knappton. Small coastal settlements like Frankfort and Megler are scattered along the shoreline, connected by water and winding valley roads.

The presence of the Naselle-Grays River Sch and the Peaceful Hill Cem highlights the community hubs of the era. To the south, the map details the transition from the high points of Bear River Ridge and Naselle Ridge down to the tidal flats near Grays Point. This mid-century view documents a working landscape of ranches, such as Johnson Ranch, and critical navigation aids like the Grays Point Light overlooking the Washington and Oregon border.