1978 Map of Lyle

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The Columbia River serves as the central artery for this late-1970s survey, dividing the Klickitat County, Washington, shoreline from Wasco County, Oregon. On the northern bank, the town of Lyle sits at the base of the Columbia Hills, where the Burlington Northern railroad follows the water's edge past the Lyle Cem and Chamberlain Lake. Across the water, the landscape transitions into the steep terrain of Rowena Dell and Sevenmile Hill. Transport and recreation define the riverfront, marked by the Pacific Highway and the Memaloose State Park, which encompasses the Memaloose Islands and the Memaloose Overlook. Smaller settlements like Rowena and Chatfield appear alongside industrial markers such as numerous quarries and gravel pits, reflecting the area's geological utility. The presence of Pioneer Road and Jeep Trails heading into the hills highlights a landscape that, while modernization continues, still retains its rugged and historical character.