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2011 Map of Warrenton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Warrenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Warrenton sits at the confluence of the Skipanon River and the Columbia River, serving as a critical maritime and aviation hub near the Oregon coast. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where numerous small water bodies like Coffenbury Lake, Crabapple Lake, and Creep and Crawl Lake are tucked behind the protective dunes of Fort Stevens State Park. This area preserves the grounds of Fort Stevens, including the Soldiers Cemetery, reflecting the region's long military and maritime history.

Industrial and navigational infrastructure is prominent, from the Clatsop County Airport to the multiple navigational aids such as Desdemona Sands Light and the Astoria Range. The transition from the Pacific Ocean at Jetty Sands to the sheltered Hammond Boat Basin highlights the area's dual nature as both a rugged coastal front and a settled river community. Local genealogy and land use can be traced through sites like Ocean View Cemetery and the many named sloughs and creeks that define the boundaries of the Clatsop plains.