Altoona, WA

Altoona is a census-designated place in Wahkiakum County, Washington, approximately 27 miles northwest of Cathlamet. The 2020 census counted 56 residents. The CDP includes the communities of Carlson Landing and Dahlia. Altoona was one of six fish-buying stations and canneries located within a six-mile stretch on the lower Columbia River. In Altoona, history and present-day settings sit close enough to belong to the same local picture. The map tells the story in Altoona, where earlier chapters remain visible in current streets, buildings, and gathering places. The Altoona community is part of the Naselle-Grays River.