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1980s Maps of Cowlitz County, Washington

Explore 32 historic maps of Cowlitz County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Cowlitz County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Cowlitz County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Cowlitz County, WA maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Astoria, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Astoria, 1982 Print
    1981 Astoria
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Oregon and Washington borderlands meet at the Columbia River estuary in the early eighties, a time of active timber transport and maritime trade. Researchers can trace the river's many islands, the grounds of Fort Stevens, and riverside towns like Cathlamet and Westport.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1983 Map of Winters Mtn
    1983 Map of Winters Mtn
    1983 Winters Mtn
    1983 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Cowlitz River valley are captured here in the early eighties, showing Riffe Lake and the shifting forest landscape. Researchers can trace the impact of volcanic activity through numerous blowdown zones and locate remote landmarks like Soda Spring and Alta Vista.
  7. 1983 Map of Elk Mountain
    1983 Map of Elk Mountain
    1983 Elk Mountain
    1983 Print · USGS
    Cowlitz County’s high country is captured here in the early 1980s, documenting a landscape of steep timberlands and changing river systems. Researchers can locate the Harrington Place (Site), trace the Coweeman River, and identify several Quarry and Borrow Pit sites.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1983 Map of Lakeview Peak
    1983 Map of Lakeview Peak
    1983 Lakeview Peak
    1983 Print · USGS
    Cowlitz County’s timber and river country is captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape shaped by drainage and extraction. Researchers can locate dozens of Borrow Pit sites and trace the paths of the Kalama River and Lakeview Peak.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1983 Map of Coyote Mtn
    1983 Map of Coyote Mtn
    1983 Coyote Mtn
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the timbered ridges along the Lewis and Cowlitz county line were still defined by logging camps and backcountry tracks. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of Camp 9, Camp 10, and the inundation line of Riffe Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1983 Map of Cougar
    1983 Map of Cougar
    1983 Cougar
    1983 Print · USGS
    The community of Cougar is captured here in the early eighties, positioned at the critical junction of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the Mount St Helens vicinity. Modern researchers can trace the development of lakeside recreation at Yale Park, Cougar Park, and the Beaver Bay Park Campground.
  19. 1983 Map of Mount St. Helens, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Mount St. Helens, 1984 Print
    1983 Mount St. Helens
    1984 Print · USGS
    Skamania County's transformed landscape is documented here in the early 1980s, shortly after the volcanic eruption changed the face of the Cascades. Geologists and local historians can trace the new morphology of the 1980 Crater and The Breach alongside surviving features like the Lava Caves and June Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1983 Map of Hoffstadt Mtn, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Hoffstadt Mtn, 1984 Print
    1983 Hoffstadt Mtn
    1984 Print · USGS
    The North Fork Toutle River valley is seen here just years after the 1980 eruption, showing a landscape reshaped by volcanic debris. Geologists and researchers can trace the extent of Mud Flow and Blowdown near Toutle Dam and Hoffstadt Mtn.
  25. 1983 Map of Goat Mountain, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Goat Mountain, 1984 Print
    1983 Goat Mountain
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Cowlitz County high country is captured here in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape transformed by volcanic activity. Researchers can trace the recovery and terrain along the South Fork Toutle River, Disappointment Ridge, and the Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument boundary.
  28. 1983 Map of Elk Rock, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Elk Rock, 1984 Print
    1983 Elk Rock
    1984 Print · USGS
    Cowlitz County’s landscape appears here in the immediate aftermath of the 1980 eruption, showing a terrain transformed by volcanic activity. Researchers can trace the extent of blowdown and mudflow across the North Fork Toutle River and newly formed Coldwater Lake.
  31. 1984 Map of Hatchet Mtn
    1984 Map of Hatchet Mtn
    1984 Hatchet Mtn
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lewis and Cowlitz county line was a hub of timber activity in the mid-1980s, defined by the North Fork Toutle River valley. Trace the logging roads and camps of the era, from 19 Mile Camp to the ridges near Hatchet Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1984 Map of Spirit Lake West
    1984 Map of Spirit Lake West
    1984 Spirit Lake West
    1984 Print · USGS
    Skamania County and the surrounding peaks appear here in the early 1980s, documenting a landscape reshaped by volcanic activity. Researchers can trace the Pre-Eruption Channel and locate Spirit Lake and Coldwater Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1984 Map of Mt Mitchell
    1984 Map of Mt Mitchell
    1984 Mt Mitchell
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Cascades of Skamania County appear in the mid-eighties as a landscape of hydroelectric power and volcanic geology. You can trace the Lewis River industrial sites like the Log Sorting Yard or explore geologic landmarks including Ape Cave and Mount Mitchell.
  40. 1984 Map of Castle Rock
    1984 Map of Castle Rock
    1984 Castle Rock
    1984 Print · USGS
    Castle Rock and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the early 1980s as the regional landscape adjusted to local industry and transport. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like the Whittle and Hubbard Cemetery, Jackson Cemetery, and the Arkansas Valley.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1984 Map of Vanson Peak
    1984 Map of Vanson Peak
    1984 Vanson Peak
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high Cascades of Lewis and Skamania counties are captured here in the early 1980s, shortly after the Mount St. Helens eruption. Trace the rugged terrain from Vanson Peak down to the Cowlitz River and the inundated shores of Riffe Lake.
  46. 1984 Map of Wolf Point
    1984 Map of Wolf Point
    1984 Wolf Point
    1984 Print · USGS
    Cowlitz County timber and river lands are documented here in the early eighties. Local historians and researchers can trace the location of Camp Coweeman (Site) or locate landmarks like Washboard Falls and Baird Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1984 Map of Eden Valley
    1984 Map of Eden Valley
    1984 Eden Valley
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Cowlitz River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape of fish hatcheries, prairie farms, and upland mines. Researchers can trace the settlement at Alexander and locate industrial sites like the Windom Mine or the Cowlitz Trout Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1984 Map of Toledo
    1984 Map of Toledo
    1984 Toledo
    1984 Print · USGS
    Toledo and the surrounding Cowlitz River valley are shown here in the mid-1980s as the area balanced its agricultural roots with modern development. Researchers can trace family sites near Lone Hill Cemetery, the historic St Francis Xavier Mission (Site), and the rural outpost at Knab.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1984 Map of Hemlock Pass
    1984 Map of Hemlock Pass
    1984 Hemlock Pass
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rugged backcountry of Cowlitz County is captured in the early 1980s, showcasing the high ridges and deep river valleys of the Cascades. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Willamette Meridian and locate features like Ostander or the winding Coweeman River.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1984 Map of Toutle Mtn, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Toutle Mtn, 1985 Print
    1984 Toutle Mtn
    1985 Print · USGS
    The river valleys and timberlands of Cowlitz County appear in detail here during the early 1980s. Researchers can locate small communities like Kid Valley and St. Helens, or trace the path of the North Fork Toutle River past Signal Peak.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1985 Map of Toutle
    1985 Map of Toutle
    1985 Toutle
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cowlitz County timber and river country are mapped in the mid-1980s as industry and small communities adapted to the local landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Toutle and Sightly or locate landmarks like Toutle Lake School and Beigle Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1985 Map of Georges Peak
    1985 Map of Georges Peak
    1985 Georges Peak
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Kalama River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by the timber industry and outdoor recreation. Researchers can trace the winding Kalama River past riverside settlements like Camp Kalama and Pigeon Springs or locate high-country landmarks such as Georges Peak.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1985 Map of Woolford Creek
    1985 Map of Woolford Creek
    1985 Woolford Creek
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cowlitz County’s river-carved landscape is shown in the mid-1980s as the regional timber and fishery infrastructure developed. Trace the river's path to the Kalama Falls Salmon Hatchery and locate high points like Monument Peak or Baldy Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1985 Map of Oak Point
    1985 Map of Oak Point
    1985 Oak Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    The lower Columbia River shoreline in the mid-1980s reveals a complex landscape of industrial sites and pioneer cemeteries. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Point Cem and Grasseth Cem alongside river infrastructure like the Beaver Generating Plant.
  73. 1985 Map of Winlock
    1985 Map of Winlock
    1985 Winlock
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-eighties, the towns of Winlock and Vader remained vital hubs along the dual-rail corridor of Lewis County. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use through landmarks like Little Falls Cemetery, Mt. St. Helens High Sch., and the forested slopes of Finn Hill.
    2 unique versions available
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