1954 Map of Vantage

About this map

Vantage sits at a critical crossing point of the Columbia River in the mid-1950s, a period defined by the transition from river-based transport to regional highway connectivity. The Vantage Bridge spans the water here, linking the basalt cliffs of Kittitas and Grant counties. The landscape is deeply carved by geological history, featuring numerous dry coulees such as Rocky Coulee and Schnebly Coulee, and the preserved ancient flora of the Ginkgo Petrified State Forest Park. Cultural landmarks are prominently noted, including a Museum and ancient Indians Petroglyphs near the shoreline. To the south, the small settlement of Cohassett remains positioned near the Cohassett Rapids, while the eastern horizon is dominated by the rising Frenchman Hills and the broad drainage of Sand Hollow.