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1949 Map of Tillamook Head

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Tillamook Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The coastal community of Seaside and the dramatic headlands of the northern Oregon coast are documented here just after the war years. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the Pacific Ocean to the steep terrain of Tillamook Head, where the Ecola State Park occupies a significant portion of the coastline. Inland, the Necanicum River and Neawanna Creek meander through the lowlands, shaping the development of Seaside and its southern neighbor, Cannon Beach Junction.

An Old Railroad Grade indicates the area's transition from early industrial transport to a more modern infrastructure centered on the Oregon Coast Highway. Coastal landmarks such as Indian Beach, Ecola Point, and Inspiration Point provide a detailed look at the shore before major mid-century development. Traces of local community life are visible at Central Sch and a small Cem near the riverbanks.