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2017 Map of Elma

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Elma serves as the central hub of this Grays Harbor County landscape, situated near the convergence of numerous waterways and rural road networks. The town is flanked by several significant burial grounds, including the Elma Catholic Cem, Masonic Cem, and Oddfellow Cem, which provide specific points of interest for genealogical research. The terrain is characterized by distinct prairies and valleys such as Horse Prairie, Hunters Prairie, and Dear Valley, suggesting a long history of local agricultural use and grazing.

The hydrological network is particularly complex here, dominated by the Satsop River and its various branches, including the East Fork Satsop River and Middle Fork Satsop River. These rivers, along with numerous smaller tributaries like Decker Cr and Newman Cr, have historically dictated the placement of settlements like Satsop and Brady. The intricate web of logging roads and named lanes, such as W Satsop Cloquallum Rd, illustrates the ongoing connection between the local community and the surrounding timberlands.