1986 Map of Bobs Mountain

About this map

Silver Star Mtn and the surrounding peaks of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest define this landscape along the border of Clark and Skamania counties. This mid-1980s survey documents a region defined by its timber and mineral history, as seen in the presence of the Skamania Mine and Last Chance Mine near the West Fork Washougal River. The terrain is marked by ancient sites like the Silver Star Indian Pits near the northern summits, contrasted by modern infrastructure such as the Washougal State Salmon Hatchery and numerous transmission lines. In the southern valleys, Bear Prairie Creek and Vogel Creek flow through more accessible lowlands, where recreational sites like Camp Melacoma and the Dougan Creek Picnic Area are established. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of natural resource management and outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest.