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1940 Map of Svensen

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Svensen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

Cathlamet Bay and the lower reach of the Columbia River dominate this 1940 tactical survey, revealing a landscape of braided channels and riverine islands. Along the southern shore, the Spokane Portland and Seattle Ry and the Columbia Highway connect small riverside settlements like Svensen, Brownsmead, and Ivy Station. This era shows a community infrastructure built around education and natural resources, featuring the Union High Sch, Svensen Sch, and specialized facilities like the Klaskanine Fish Hatchery Sch near the North Fork Klaskanine River.

The southern portion of the quadrangle rises toward Wickiup Mt and Green Mt, where the headwaters of the Klaskanine River and Youngs River originate. Notable local landmarks include the City of Astoria Water Supply infrastructure and a CCC Camp located along the Middle Fork Klaskanine River. These details provide a clear view of Clatsop County before extensive modern development altered the drainage patterns and small station stops along the rail line.