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1949 Map of Ocean Park

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Ocean Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Nahcotta and Ocean Park anchor the northern tip of this narrow peninsula, where the Pacific coastline meets the tidal flats of Willapa Bay. The landscape is a unique mosaic of coastal drainage and ranching, defined by a string of freshwater bodies like Loomis Lake, Cranberry Lake, and Deer Lake tucked behind the dunes. These lakes are interconnected by a network of sloughs and marshes, including Giles Slough and the Cranberry Marsh, which emphasize the area's history of specialized agriculture and maritime proximity.

Local landmarks such as the Ocean Park Airfield and the Park Zoo reflect the mid-century development of the Long Beach Peninsula as a recreation and residential hub. Evidence of the region’s agricultural roots is seen in the numerous family-named properties like Loomis Ranch, Rasmason Ranch, and Adamson Ranch, while the mention of Wreckage along the northern shore serves as a reminder of the treacherous conditions of the Pacific Ocean and the Nahcotta Channel.