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1984 Map of Eden Valley

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Eden Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Cowlitz River meanders through the northern reaches of this landscape, supporting industrial and agricultural activity in Lewis County. The Cowlitz Trout Hatchery stands near the small settlement of Alexander, while the surrounding terrain is defined by the open spaces of Cowlitz Prairie and Layton Prairie. These flatlands contrast sharply with the timbered ridges to the south, where numerous quarries and the Windom Mine suggest a history of resource extraction.

Drainage patterns are dominated by the complex network of Cedar Creek, including the North Fork Cedar Creek and the scenic Cedar Creek Falls. The southern portion of the map transitions across the Lewis and Cowlitz County line, following the path of Eden Valley Creek through its namesake valley. This geography illustrates the transition from the river-bottom economy to the upland mining and timber interests of the mid-1980s.