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1949 Map of Ocean Park

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

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Peninsula life in the mid-20th century is defined by a slender strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the tidal reaches of Willapa Bay. This topography reveals a complex network of freshwater lakes, such as Loomis Lake and Island Lake, tucked behind the coastal dunes. The settlement pattern is largely linear, following the Ocean Beach Highway and the Peninsula Highway. In the north, Nahcotta and Ocean Park serve as primary hubs, with the County Dock providing critical water access.

Further south, the landscape transitions into a mix of small settlements like Klipsan Beach and Riiho Park, alongside established agricultural holdings such as Loomis Ranch and Adamson Ranch. This era shows the early development of recreational and conservation spaces, including Loomis Lake State Park and the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The map also captures local infrastructure like the Ocean Park Airfield and the numerous sloughs, such as Giles Slough, that drain into the bay.