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1994 Map of The Dalles North

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of The Dalles North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Columbia River forms a massive geographic and political divide here, separating Washington and Oregon through the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. On the Washington side, the Columbia Hills rise sharply above settlements like Murdock and Smithville, while the Klickitat Wild and Scenic River carves a winding path through Knight Canyon and Dillacort Canyon. The landscape is a study in industrial and transportation history, featuring the Burlington Northern railroad lines following the water's edge and a large Aluminum Plant situated near the riverbanks.

Industrial infrastructure sits alongside preserved natural spaces and local educational landmarks. The southern shore in Oregon includes the developed outskirts of The Dalles, where Wahtonka High Sch and Chenoweth Middle Sch serve the community. Navigation and transport are central themes, from the runways of The Dalles Municipal Airport to the geological bottleneck at Rowena Gap. Local heritage is preserved at sites like Lone Pine Cemetery and the Wish-Ham Cem near the river's bend.