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2020 Map of Centralia

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Centralia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Centralia and Chehalis serve as the primary hubs in this Lewis County corridor, where the Skookumchuck River and Newaukum River converge with the Chehalis River. The landscape is a mix of dense urban grids and surrounding prairies like Waunch Prairie and Salzer Valley. Significant infrastructure is centered along the BNSF Railway and major transport routes, connecting industrial zones with academic and civic centers like Centralia College and the Law-and-Justice Center.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial grounds, including Greenwood Memorial Park, Mountain View Cem, and Fern Hill Cem. The area’s aviation history is represented by the Chehalis-Centralia Airport and the smaller Skyqueen Airport to the east. Topographically, the region is defined by prominent rises such as Seminary Hill and Ham Hill, which overlook the river valleys and the growing residential footprints of the early 21st century.