
Brass Relief at Astoria Column - Astoria, OR
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dkestrel
N 46° 10.873 W 123° 49.078
10T E 436869 N 5114507
A brass relief map of the area resides at the base of the Astoria Column.
Waymark Code: WMK3Q2
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/08/2014
Views: 14
The map itself depicts the areas surrounding the mouth of the Columbia River. These include the river, parts of the states of Washington and Oregon and a variety of high elevation points. The map is a work of art but also helps visitors to the Column orient themselves to the beauty around them.
The Astoria Column and its relief map sit 600 feet above sea level on Coxcomb Hill, Astoria, Oregon’s highest point in the area. Majestic views of the countryside surrounding Astoria include the great Pacific Ocean to the west and the mighty Columbia River to the north. Snow-capped volcanoes of the Cascade Range rise to the east and Saddle Mountain reaches to the sky on the southern horizon. The story behind the Column, its deterioration and rescue by the Friends of Astoria Column, rivals the history it depicts.
Address and Hours Available to the Public: The Column and map are available dawn til dusk
1 Coxcomb Dr
Astoria, OR 97103
 Admission Fee (if any): no
 Interactive Features: no
 Website for more information: Not listed

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Visit Instructions:Enjoy taking your photos from varying angles to really show off the intricacies of the 3D Map Model. Please include your impressions of the piece.