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1956 Map of Westport

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Westport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Grays Harbor Coast Guard Station stands as a sentinel at the mouth of the harbor, guarding the volatile waters where South Channel meets the Pacific. This maritime landscape is defined by the shifting sands of Whitcomb Flats and the intricate network of tidal channels like Chenois Creek Channel and Humptulips River Channel. The settlement patterns reflect a deep reliance on the water, from the harbor facilities at Westhaven and Westhaven Cove to the coastal navigation provided by Westport Light.

Further inland, the transition from maritime industry to rural life is visible near Ocosta and Bayview, where an Old Railroad Grade traces the southern shoreline toward the Johns River. The presence of the Hoquiam Radio Range Station and Westport Airport indicates the mid-century modernization of transport and communication in this corner of Grays Harbor. Conservation efforts are already established at the Johns River State Wildlife Area, preserving the marshy character of the tidal flats.