1979 Map of Pittsburg

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Nehalem River meanders through this portion of Columbia County, defining the valley floor where the small settlements of Natal and Pittsburg are established. By the late 1970s, the landscape reflects a heavy reliance on timber and natural resource management, indicated by the extensive network of logging roads like Mainline and Burris Road that penetrate the surrounding uplands. A significant portion of the western terrain is dedicated to the Clatsop State For, while localized landmarks such as Big Eddy Park and a Forest Service Station near the river junction highlight the area's recreational and administrative functions. The presence of a Quarry and numerous small water bodies, including Hawkins Lake and Lindsay Lake, suggests a rugged environment shaped by both geological extraction and the drainage patterns of the Nehalem Valley. Local history is noted by a solitary Grave in the central hills, a quiet marker of early habitation amidst the dense forest.