2011 Map of Elk Mountain

About this map

Harrington Place serves as a lone human waypoint in this high-elevation landscape of Cowlitz County, where the drainage systems of three major river forks begin their descent. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of the South Fork Toutle River in the north and the North Fork Kalama River and Coweeman River in the south, with the latter originating near Coweeman Lake. Steep topographical features such as Elk Mountain, Spotted Buck Mountain, and Butler Butte dominate the horizon, while an extensive network of forestry roads reveals the area's primary industrial character. Names like Little Cow and Big Bull provide a glimpse into local landmark nomenclature used by those navigating these timberlands. For researchers, the map clarifies the complex hydrology of the region, tracing numerous tributaries including Bear Creek, Trouble Creek, and Whitten Creek through the dense Pacific Northwest forest.