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1949 Map of Oman Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Family-named ranching operations define the riverbanks of Pacific County in the mid-20th century. Along the winding course of the Naselle River and its accompanying slough, established holdings like Oman Ranch, S Ring Ranch, and Parpala Ranch indicate a landscape deeply tied to livestock and local agriculture. The survey also captures the specialized infrastructure of the Naselle State Salmon Hatchery near the southern boundary, reflecting the region's enduring connection to maritime resources.

Further north, the terrain transitions into the heavily timbered drainage basins of the North Nemah River, Middle Nemah River, and South Nemah River. This area is characterized by steep ridges and numerous small tributaries, including Finn Creek, Roaring Creek, and Peteo Creek, which flow toward the Willapa Bay watershed. The concentration of family names on the land, such as Holm Ranch and Siivola Ranch, provide a valuable record of land ownership and settlement patterns in this coastal Washington drainage.