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1954 Map of Washougal

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Washougal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Columbia River serves as the dividing line between Washington and Oregon in this mid-century survey, with the industrial and residential development of Washougal and Camas anchoring the northern bank. Along the river, substantial terrain features like Reed Island, Gary Island, and Flag Island dominate the waterway, while the Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway and Columbia River Highway follow the banks, illustrating the importance of this transport corridor.

On the Oregon side, the landscape rises sharply toward Corbett, where many family names are preserved in the local topography, such as Knieriem Canyon and the Pounder Cem. The map documents a mix of active and changing local institutions, from the Norway Sch (Abandoned) in the hills to the established Washougal Memorial Cemetery. Distinctive landmarks like Rooster Rock and Broughton Bluff stand at the entrance to the gorge, marking a transition from the river valley to the ascending highlands.