1953 Map of Cougar

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest dominates this mid-century survey of the terrain north of the Lewis River. The small settlement of Cougar sits near the northern tip of Yale Lake, serving as a gateway to the mountainous interior. This era shows a landscape where timber and conservation infrastructure was well-established, evidenced by the Kalama Ranger Sta and the North Fork Ranger Sta (Aband). Water resources are central to the map's character, featuring remote bodies like Merrill Lake and Goat Marsh Lake, alongside the rushing Kalama River and its Kalama Falls. Genealogy and local history researchers can identify specific family or historical landmarks like the Herrington Place (Site) and high-elevation points such as Goat Mtn and Elk Mtn. The map also captures local industry with a Sawmill and a Fish Hatchery located near the riverbanks.