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1957 Map of The Dalles

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of The Dalles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Dalles serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated where the Columbia River transitions into the newly formed Lake Celilo. This era was defined by the completion of The Dalles Dam, which significantly altered the shoreline and industrial character of the region. The map captures the infrastructure supporting this shift, including the Port of The Dalles and the The Dalles Municipal Airport. Transport networks are prominently detailed, with the Union Pacific RR hugging the Oregon bank and the Spokane Portland and Seattle RR running along the Washington side through Murdock and Smithville.

Beyond the river, the landscape rises into the Columbia Hills and High Prairie, dotted with local landmarks like Hartland Cem and small rural schoolhouses such as Fairfield Sch and Eightmile Sch. The intricate drainage patterns of Fifteenmile Creek and Eightmile Creek illustrate the topographic complexity of the basin south of the city, while the The Dalles Radio Range Station and various microwave relay stations signal the arrival of modern aviation and communications technology in this river valley.