1986 Map of Multnomah Falls

About this map

Multnomah Falls serves as the focal point of this mid-1980s survey, illustrating the dramatic elevation changes along the southern bank of the Columbia River Broughton Reach. The landscape is defined by the steep cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge, where numerous water features like Horsetail Falls, Oneonta Falls, and Triple Falls descend toward the river. To the north, the settlements of Skamania and Skamania Landing sit across from the Oregon side, while the community of Dodson and the rail-aligned Warrendale occupy the narrow terrace between the river and the rising peaks of the Mount Hood National Forest. Local industrial and infrastructure history is marked by a Quarry near Skamania and a Gaging Sta on the river. The map also delineates extensive protected lands, including Beacon Rock State Park and Ainsworth State Park, showing how public conservation shaped this section of the Columbia corridor by the late 20th century.