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1949 Map of Long Island

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Long Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Willapa National Wildlife Refuge dominates the landscape of this mid-century hydrographic and topographic study, where the complex tides of Willapa Bay meet the forested uplands of Pacific County. The map provides a detailed view of the massive Long Island, separated from the mainland by the Stanley Channel and Long Island Slough. This area is defined by its intricate network of sloughs and tidal channels, including Lewis Slough and Kuffee Slough, which weave through the marshy lowlands.

Settlement patterns of the era are visible through family landholdings like Lagergren Ranch near the South Nemah River and Mill Ranch along the Naselle River. The interplay of land and water is further illustrated by the inclusion of bathymetric data, showing the depths of the Nahcotta Channel and various harbors. Significant terrain features such as Bear River Ridge and Smoky Hollow provide contrast to the coastal flats, while points like Sunshine Point and Paradise Point mark the winding coastline.