1966 Map of West Bar

About this map

The Columbia River serves as the dominant axis of this mid-1960s landscape, carving through a dramatic gorge that defines the border between Douglas and Kittitas counties. On the eastern shore, the settlement of Trinidad sits near a bend in the river, supported by the tracks of the Great Northern railroad. The topography is characterized by sharp elevation changes, from the alluvial flat of West Bar to the high plateaus of Babcock Bench. The map reveals a transition toward recreational land use with the Crescent Bar Recreation Area, while inland regions remain largely dominated by a network of rugged paths like the Tekison Trail and Jeep Trail. Evidence of water management and resource extraction is found in the various Sandpits, Gravel Pits, and a Gaging Station located along the riverbanks.