1953 Map of Warrenton

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Fort Stevens dominates the northern tip of this coastal landscape, guarding the entrance to the Columbia River where it meets the Pacific Ocean. This maritime and military corridor is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring the expansive Desdemona Sands and a chain of interior coastal lakes including Coffenbury Lake, Abbot Lake, and Smith Lake along the Clatsop Plains. The settlement of Warrenton serves as a hub of industry and transport, situated along the Skipanon Waterway and the Burlington Northern railroad lines. Significant local history is preserved at the Soldiers Cem and Warrenton Cem, while the Point Adams Coast Guard Station reflects the area's essential role in river navigation. The map also details the evolving shoreline at Clatsop Spit and the nearby Clatsop County Airport, showing a region shaped by both its strategic military importance and its busy river-and-rail economy.