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1943 Map of Willapa

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Willapa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Willapa River basin is the central artery of this 1943 tactical survey, tracing a complex network of timber and transit infrastructure during the height of the war era. Heavy industrial activity is evident in the numerous logging roads and the presence of Camp No 1, which supported the region's vital wood production. Two major rail lines, the Northern Pacific and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, parallel the river valley, connecting the lumber hubs of Raymond and Willapa to inland settlements like Menlo and Frances.

Educational life in the rural valley is documented through several small campuses, including Riverview Sch and Sylvandale Sch. The map also captures specialized facilities like the Willapa State Salmon Hatchery near Nallpee and the City Reservoir overlooking the port at Raymond. This detailed military topography highlights the intersection of natural resources and 20th-century transportation in the Pacific Northwest.