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1985 Map of Centralia

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Centralia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Centralia and Chehalis anchor this mid-1980s landscape, positioned at the confluence where the Skookumchuck River and Newaukum River meet the Chehalis River. The map reveals a high concentration of rail infrastructure, notably at Blakeslee Junction and Chehalis Junction, reflecting the area's importance as a transportation hub for the Burlington Northern and Western Railroad.

Beyond the urban centers, the terrain rises toward Seminary Hill and opens into the Salzer Valley. Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Greenwood Cem and Fern Hill Cem, alongside public spaces like Fort Borst Park and McFadden Park. The presence of the Chehalis-Centralia Airport and various industrial sites, such as the Sewage Disposal and a Microwave Relay Station, illustrates the infrastructure supporting these Lewis County communities during this era.