1956 Map of Waldport

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Waldport and the surrounding central Oregon coast appear in this survey as a network of small timber and fishing settlements during the mid-1950s. The town sits at the mouth of the Alsea River, where the wide Alsea Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. This period shows the coastal infrastructure anchored by Highway 101, which connects the shoreline communities of Seal Rock, San Marine, and Yachats. Inland, the landscape is defined by the steep, wooded drainages of the Siuslaw National Forest, where landmarks like Blodgett Peak and Yachats Mtn rise above winding river valleys.