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1955 Map of Svensen

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Svensen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Columbia River shoreline dynamics and a complex estuarine network define this mid-century look at Clatsop County. The tidal landscape of Cathlamet Bay is punctuated by numerous named islands, including Karlson Island, Marsh Island, and Woody Island, many showing levees and drainage patterns typical of early riverfront development. Transport and logistics are anchored by the Spokane Portland and Seattle railroad corridor, which links small riverside communities like Knappa and Svensen to the wider region.

Upland from the flats, the terrain rises into the timbered slopes of Wickiup Mtn and Saddle Mountain. Notable for local historians are the established community sites such as Svensen Cem and the Forest Hill Cemetery, alongside specialized industry and resource management sites like the Klaskanine Fish Hatchery and Cooperage Quarry. The detailed mapping of the Klaskanine River and its forks illustrates a watershed critical to the area's maritime and inland economy.