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1922 Map of St. Helens

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of St. Helens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1922
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1922

About this map

The Columbia River serves as the dominant artery of commerce and geography in this 1922 survey, carving through the landscape and defining the boundary between Oregon and Washington. This era was characterized by a heavy reliance on both water and rail transportation, as evidenced by the presence of the Spokane Portland and Seattle Ry. and the Northern Pacific RR. flanking the riverbanks. The industrial footprint of the early 20th century is visible through the Logging R.R. lines pushing into the timbered uplands and the Dupont Powder Co. facility located near the river.

Rural life is anchored by a network of post offices and small landings, including Yankton P.O., Warren P.O., and Henrici Ldg.. The map also captures the complex hydrology of the river bottomlands, showing the intricate network of sloughs such as Deer Island Slough and Burkes Slough. Settlements like St. Helens and Scappoose appear in their early configuration, providing a baseline for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of Columbia County.