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1949 Map of Knappton

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Knappton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Columbia River shoreline and the timbered heights of Naselle Ridge define this coastal landscape as it was documented in 1949 and updated in 1973. Along the riverfront, the map captures the transition from water to land at Knappton, once a bustling cannery and mill site, and the small settlement of Frankfort near Portuguese Point. A significant Quarantine Sta sits on the shore between Cliff Point and Knappton, marking the historical importance of maritime health inspections for ships entering the river.

Further inland, the community of Naselle serves as a hub near the Naselle River, featuring the Naselle-Grays River Sch and the Peaceful Hill Cem. The economy of the era is evidenced by an extensive Old Railroad Grade that winds through the hills, following drainages like Davis Creek and Burnham Creek. This infrastructure, alongside various roads like 401 connecting to Megler, illustrates the region's reliance on river access and forestry during the mid-20th century.