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1955 Map of Tillamook

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Tillamook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Tillamook serves as the focal point of this mid-century coastal survey, situated where the Wilson River and Trask River empty into the expansive Tillamook Bay. The landscape transitions from the developed town center to the dense timberlands of the Siuslaw National Forest and the rugged coastline. A significant military presence is noted at the Naval Air Station south of town, reflecting the era's regional defense infrastructure.

Along the Pacific shore, the Cape Meares Lighthouse stands near the rocky outcrops of Three Arch Rocks, while the communities of Oceanside and Netarts line the edge of Netarts Bay. Inland, the agricultural and civic life of the valley is documented through features like the Hathaway Mead Cem, East School, and the Southern Pacific railroad line. The map captures a complex network of coastal drainages including Hoquarten Slough and the Tillamook River, which defined the local economy and transport before the expansion of the modern highway system.