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2017 Map of Castle Rock

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Castle Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Cowlitz River carves a deep path through this portion of Washington, serving as the central axis for the town of Castle Rock and the smaller settlement of Olequa to the north. The geography is defined by a series of distinct valleys and ridges, including the Arkansas Valley and Delameter Valley, which separate high points like Bebe Mtn and the Wilkes Hills. This 2017 survey reveals a landscape where modern infrastructure, such as the Old Pacific Hwy N, follows the natural contours established by the river's course.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several established burial sites, including the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem near the riverbank and the Whittle and Hubbard Cem. Small tributaries like Arkansas Creek and Olequa Creek feed into the main waterway, supporting a rural environment where private airstrips like the Flying K Ranch Airport sit alongside legacy family-named roads. The map illustrates the persistent importance of the river corridor for both transportation and community development in Cowlitz County.