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2017 Map of Cowlitz Falls

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cowlitz Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lake Scanewa serves as the central hydrologic feature of this landscape, marking the confluence where the Cowlitz River and Cispus River meet within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This 2017 survey details the complex terrain of the southern Cascade Range, featuring prominent peaks such as Tumwater Mtn, Huffaker Mtn, and Strawberry Mtn. The map documents a heavily managed forest environment, defined by a dense network of Forest Development Roads like Nat For Dev Rd 240 and Nat For Dev Rd 26.

The settlement at Cispus and the area known as Big Bottom provide clear geographic reference points for researchers studying the land use of Lewis County. Notable landmarks such as the Huffaker Bridge and the steep descent of Copper Canyon illustrate the topographical challenges of this river valley. From the shoreline of Lake Scanewa to the remote waters of Deep Lake at the southern edge, the map provides a contemporary record of this wilderness and its infrastructure.