1934 Map of The Dalles

About this map

The Dalles serves as the focal point for this survey of the Columbia River corridor, captured during the early 1930s. The map illustrates a landscape defined by the river’s power before later hydroelectric developments, showing the treacherous Fivemile Rapids, Big Eddy, and Three Mile Rapids. Along the banks, the Union Pacific railroad tracks follow the water's edge, connecting small settlements like Mosier and Chatfield with the larger hub at the river bend.