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1998 Map of Cougar

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Cougar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Cougar sits at the northern end of Yale Lake, serving as a gateway to the volcanic landscapes of the Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument. The late 20th-century landscape is defined by its recreation-oriented shoreline and industrial water management, featuring several designated campsites such as Beaver Bay Campground and Cougar Campground. This area of Cowlitz County shows a clear division between the protected wilderness of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the developed access points along the Lewis River.

Water plays a central role in the topography, from the high mountain basin of Merrill Lake to the dramatic Kalama Falls on the Kalama River. Steep terrain rises toward Cinnamon Peak, while the lowland areas near the water reflect a settled community with a Substation and a Mobile Home Park. Local drainage patterns are clearly delineated through numerous named tributaries like Speelyai Creek and Ole Creek, which flow into the larger reservoir system.