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2023 Map of Boistfort

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Boistfort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The South Fork Chehalis River and the main Chehalis River define the agricultural and timber landscape of this Lewis County region. Historically significant settlements like Boistfort and Klaber sit at the edge of the Boistfort Prairie, an area known for some of the earliest non-native farming in the territory. Local history and genealogy researchers can find specific landmarks such as the Boistfort Cem and the Mullins community, which remain central to the valley's identity.

Modern recreation intersects with older transit corridors along the Willapa Hills State Park Trl, which follows a former rail grade through the northern hills near Ceres. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Lost Valley to the heights of Ceres Hill, with numerous named waterways like Stillman Creek and Halfway Creek feeding into the river system. This map documents a landscape where traditional valley farming and upland forestry continue to shape the local geography.