2020 Map of Cougar

About this map

Cougar sits at the junction of mountain waters and forest roads in this modern survey of the lower slopes of the Cascades. The settlement serves as a gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, positioned where the Lewis River Rd meets the northern reaches of Yale Lake. This landscape is defined by its dramatic hydrography, from the cascading Kalama Falls on the Kalama River to the high-elevation Merrill Lake, which is fed by Dry Cr and Fossil Cr. Local topography is marked by notable heights like Cinnamon Peak and the steep descent of Christmass Canyon. The map records a network of forest service arteries, including Natl Forest Develop Road 81 Rd and Old Lake Merrill Rd, which provide access to the timberlands and recreation sites along Speelyai Cr and Cougar Cr.