1953 Map of Warrenton

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Fort Stevens anchors the northern tip of this coastal landscape, standing guard where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. This 1953 survey, later updated in the early 1970s, captures a region defined by its maritime and military presence, from the Point Adams Coast Guard Sta to the extensive Jetty Sands protecting the river mouth. The community of Hammond and the city of Warrenton serve as the primary hubs, linked by the Burlington Northern railroad lines that parallel the Skipanon Waterway. Interior wetlands and numerous small bodies of water like Coffenbury Lake, Wild Ace Lake, and Cemetery Lake illustrate the low-lying, watery character of the Clatsop Spit. Aviation and industry are represented by the Clatsop County Airport and various power stations, reflecting a mid-century period of coastal development and transit.