1961 Map of Washougal

About this map

The Columbia River dominates this landscape where the borders of Washington and Oregon meet, carving through the Broughton Reach and surrounding significant landforms like Reed Island and Gary Island. On the northern shore, the growing industrial and residential hubs of Camas and Washougal are depicted during a period of mid-century expansion, supported by the S P & S Ry line and various schools including Hathaway Sch and Gause Sch. The map reveals a transition from these urban centers to the elevated terrain of Mt Norway and Nichols Hill. South of the river in Oregon, the landscape shifts toward the dramatic cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge, featuring landmarks such as Rooster Rock and the high vantage of Chanticleer Point. Local history is well-preserved through numerous family-named roads and rural burial sites like Sunnyside Cem and Pounder Cem.