1994 Map of Multnomah Falls

About this map

The Columbia River Broughton Reach dominates this landscape, where the sheer cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area meet the water. At this point in the mid-1990s, the map reveals the dense concentration of vertical landmarks and waterfalls that define the Oregon side, including the iconic Multnomah Falls, Oneonta Falls, and Horsetail Falls. On the Washington shore, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest rises toward Archer Mtn, while the river itself is dotted with features like Pierce Island and the Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The south end of the map is largely restricted, covering the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit, a critical resource area protected from public access. Small communities like Warrendale and Dodson cling to the narrow corridor between the mountains and the river, marking the path of the historic highway and rail lines.