Brookfield Wahkiakum County, Washington
Mapped Location
Brookfield: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
Information
General information on Brookfield
- Feature Type: Place
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Brookfield
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Brookfield | Official |
Origin Notes and History of Brookfield
References to Brookfield that document the origin of its place name
JIM CROW CREEK AND POINT, at Brookfield, on the Columbia River, Wahkiakum County. A tall tree grew on the point which could be seen far out at sea. Crows often made the tree quite alive while flying about it. The point got its name from this fact and the nearby creek received the same name. (Mrs. J. G. Megler, Brookfield, in Names MSS., Letter 816.)
BROOKFIELD, a town in Wahkiakum County. It was named by J. G. Megler in 1873, the year of his marriage, in honor of Brookfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of his wife. Mr. Megler was proprietor of a salmon cannery at that place. He often represented his county in the Legislature. (Mrs. J. G. Megler, in Names MSS., Letter 816.)
MEGLER, a town on the north bank of the Columbia River, in Pacific County, named for the pioneer legislator, Joseph G. Megler, who maintained a fish cannery at Brookfield. Mr. Megler died on September 10, 1915. (Postmaster at McGowan, in Names MSS.,Letter 55.)
A Selected Bibliography of Brookfield, Wahkiakum County, Washington
A compilation of essential readings detailing the history, geography, and culture of the region.
Brookfield the Joe Megler story (Wahkiakum County) Washington by Carlton E. Appelo
Carlton E. Appelo’s Brookfield: The Joe Megler Story chronicles the rise and fall of a pioneering salmon cannery town situated along the remote, timbered shores of the lower Columbia River in Wahkiakum County, Washington. The narrative maps the rugged estuarine geography where J.G. Megler established his bustling fishing enterprise, nestled between dense coastal rainforests and the sweeping tidal waters near the river's treacherous mouth. By detailing the daily operations of this isolated riverfront community, the book illustrates how the region's immense salmon runs and strategic aquatic access directly fueled the Pacific Northwest's early maritime economy. Ultimately, the text captures the distinct historical footprint of southwestern Washington’s coastal inlets, preserving the memory of a vibrant industrial settlement that was eventually reclaimed by the surrounding wilderness.
40 pages illustrations, maps, portraits 24 cm
Non-circulating [ 1 ]
Wahkiakum County
- Altoona
- Brookfield
- Carlson Landing
- Town of Cathlamet
- Dahlia
- Deep River
- Eagle Cliff
- East Cathlamet
- Eden
- Flandersville
- Grays River
- Oneida
- Rosburg
- Skamokawa
- Sleepy Hollow
- State Camp
- Svensens Landing
- Waterford
Political Boundaries
Last updated: 2017-06-29