1953 Map of Skamokawa

About this map

Skamokawa sits at the confluence of several vital waterways in the early 1950s, serving as a hub for the riverfront life of Wahkiakum County. The settlement patterns follow the drainages of Wilson Creek and Alger Creek, while the Columbia River shoreline features Fishhouses and the expansive Welch Island. To the north, the landscape transitions into a timber-driven economy, evidenced by a Dismantled RR and various Logging Roads that wind through the hills toward Skamokawa Pass. The mapping captures a moment when traditional river commerce and industrial forestry intersected, with small communities like Moe Hill and Mitchell dotting the drainages. Notable local landmarks include the Fern Hill Cem and Sleepy Hollow, alongside high-elevation markers like the Blaney Lookout. The terrain is characterized by numerous forks of the Grays River and the West Fork Elochoman River, highlighting the area's intricate hydrologic network.