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1941 Map of Skamokawa

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Skamokawa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Skamokawa sits at the confluence of several vital watercourses, serving as a hub for timber and river operations along the Columbia River just before the Second World War. This Army Tactical Map reveals a landscape defined by the logging industry, with the Crown Willamette Paper Co maintaining a significant presence through its Headquarters Camp and Truck Trails that penetrate the dense inland terrain.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific family landmarks, including the Oatfield Ranch, Jones Ranch, and Sworkman Ranch, alongside the Fern Hill Cemetery and Skamokawa School. The riverfront is meticulously detailed with navigation aids like Bayview Light and industrial structures such as the New Fishhouse and Welch Fishhouse. The map documents the complex drainage system of the Grays River Divide, where numerous creeks like Standard Creek and Pollard Creek shaped the early roads and ranch placements in Wahkiakum County.