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1986 Map of Doty

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Doty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Chehalis River valley defines the southeastern corner of this map, where the small community of Doty and the neighboring settlement of Dryad are located. This area shows a transition from the river bottomlands to the significant elevations of the Doty Hills, which dominate the central and northern portions of the quadrangle. A network of drainages including Lincoln Creek, Wildcat Creek, and Fall River carve through the landscape, indicating a geography heavily influenced by these watercourses.

Genealogists and local historians can find markers of the area's development along the southern corridor, such as the Sylvan Cem and the former logging site at Murnen. The presence of several stretches labeled Old R. R. Grade provides evidence of the historical importance of timber transport in this region of Lewis County. The terrain is marked by specific peaks like Bucks Knob and numerous smaller tributaries like Capps Creek and Absher Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns feeding into the Chehalis.