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2011 Map of Castle Rock

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Castle Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Castle Rock serves as the primary hub along the Cowlitz River, where the landscape transitions from the broad Arkansas Valley to the rising elevations of Bebe Mountain and Ogden Hill. This corridor is defined by its deep connection to the river and the arterial Old Pacific Highway, which connects the valley settlements of Olequa and Gardner. The presence of the Castle Rock Fairgrounds and the Barnes Forest Corridor reflects a mix of civic gathering spaces and preserved natural timberlands that characterize this portion of Cowlitz County.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and historical burial sites. The map clearly identifies the Whittle and Hubbard Cemetery, Jackson Cemetery, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, providing specific geographic context for early residents. Aviation and transport history are also represented through small local facilities like the Cougar Flat Airstrip and Flying K Ranch Airport, which dot the rural outskirts of the town center.