Columbia River Ocean Entrance & Ilwaco Harbor Nautical Chart #18521

Covering the Columbia River entrance, Ilwaco Harbor, Cape Disappointment, Baker Bay, the North Jetty, South Jetty, and surrounding coastal waters, this detailed nautical chart showcases one of America's most fascinating maritime regions. Printed at a scale of 1:40,000 and measuring an impressive 49" x 33", it's packed with soundings, navigation aids, shoreline features, channels, and coastal details that captivate boaters, anglers, historians, and map collectors alike.

The area is famously home to the treacherous Columbia Bar—often called the "Graveyard of the Pacific"—where countless vessels met their fate, making it one of North America's most significant maritime landmarks.

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Please note: For decorative and reference purposes only, NOAA has officially sunset traditional paper nautical charts. These legacy charts are no longer updated or approved for primary navigation.