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2020 Map of Warrenton

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Warrenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Fort Stevens anchors the northwestern tip of Oregon on this contemporary survey, marking a site of immense strategic importance where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. The landscape is a complex network of coastal wetlands and small lakes, including Beaver Lake, Creep and Crawl Lake, and Wild Ace Lake, which characterize the Clatsop Plains. The presence of MTA Camp Rilea and Fort Lewis highlights the area's continued military significance, while Fort Stevens Cem and Ocean View Cem provide critical touchpoints for local genealogical research.

Industrial and maritime activity is centered around the Skipanon Waterway and the town of Warrenton, which serves as a gateway to the Youngs Bay region. Across the water, the Desdemona Sands and Lower Desdemona Shoal reveal the shifting sandbars of the Columbia River bar. This map also captures the extent of the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park and the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, protecting the diverse ecosystems of this storied estuary.