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1954 Map of Ridgefield

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Ridgefield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Lewis River and its East Fork Lewis River define this Clark County landscape, where water and rail connectivity shaped early development. The Union Pacific line runs parallel to the riverbanks, serving the growing hub of Ridgefield and the northern settlement of La Center. In the hinterlands between these centers, several schoolhouses were already marked as derelict by the mid-1950s, including Lambert School and Good Hope Sch, signaling a shift in the local rural education system.

Detailed land use is evident through the inclusion of a Gravel Pit and Clay Pit, while the presence of the Radio Fan Beacon points to the area's role in mid-century aviation navigation. Cultural markers like Mt Zion Cemetery and Pioneer Ch anchor the landscape, while the established Paradise Point State Park at the northern bend of the river highlights the region's early transition toward public recreation.