East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-23

The harbor Of Astoria Ia one Of flvl
deep water harbors on tha fPacifi'
coast. Its position Is ideal as to river
rail and ocean transportation, located
only ten miles fromthe open sea ant
IN direct communication with the lum'
ber. grain and fruit belts Of the Pa
cific Northwest. IT u geographically
the nearest port OF the United States
10 the Orient. The entrance to the
harioor has depth OF AZ feet at mean
low tide, with channel about 1000
feet in width. About ~ miles OF aff-
chorage ground. over which the depth
varies from "a TO 10 feet at mean low
tide, and for eight square miles. a
depth OF from so to 70 feet at mean
low tide. Water is fresh. eliminating
the ravages of the toredo. The harbor
is free from Ice, and by the construc-
ton of adequate jetties north and
south OF the entrance, the Columbia
river is protected from the oceans
swell. Mean average tide IL feet
inchos and is not subject 10 rise and
fall OF water due to freshets In the riv-
or ON account OF It's proximity to the
sea. and large area covered by the riv-
er at It's mouth. Directly opposite the
city OF Astoria, the columbia ~ about
seven miles in width.
Antorla Is the only Pacific coast port
in direct rail communication with the
interior on a water level grade. there
fore Is n natural and economical out
let for grain, fruits and other products
produced In the grain belt Of the Pa
cffic northwest. Oregon. Washington
and Idaho produce Annually about
go 900 600 bushels of wheat. Also
tributary to Montana. producing about
45. 900. 900 bushels Of wheat annually.
The Columbia river Is important not
only on account of Its great industrial
and commercial interests. but also for
It's atraieeic position and consequent
Importance from military and naval
point of view as a base Of operations
communicating with the Interior by
trans continental railways. highways
and water communications.
Entrance to the harhor OF Astoria
is more direct. and navigators experi-
ence fewer difficulties in naviga ting its
entrance than any harbor in the United
States.
Astoria's rate or growth during the
past five years as a port and city has
been more rapid than other cities and
ports on the Pacific coast. Port OF As
toria has expended approximately four
million dollars during that period Tor
ocean-rnil terminal facilities: the total
expended and authorized for munich
pai improvements during six year
period aggregates fourteen million
dolIars.s
Astoria has available In her harbor
a total berthing capacity of 12,f4s
llneal feet with n depth Of water rang
ing from So 10 65 feet at mean low
tide. All piers and wharves are serv-
ed by the Spokane. Portland & Seattle
Railway, or the Port of Astoria Belt |
Line Railroad.
When They Started
AstorIa's Industrial life dates from |
the day that the first pile was driven
on the Port OF, Astoria docks In the
west end Of the city. When that en-
terprlse was started 1t called for as
nnch confidence as IL did money. AS |
toria, dates back for more than one
years In history. but indus
trIally the city is but an infant; Just
embarking upon Its career OF exDan-
slon and reaching out for new fields
Of commerce in movement that
marks the beginning of new era
Astoria has long since enjoyeds the
resources OF it's vact salmon packing
channel of revenue 70
it's citizens that has never failed OF
It's hills and valleys are
with wealth yet unmeasnred
in volume that promise to supply the
raw materials for manufacturing
pIants to stimulate the commerce thar
the Columbia river will henceforth en-
Joy.
Astoria stands In line for promotion
as a grain shipping center. with due