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2020 Map of Elochoman Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Elochoman Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Elochoman Lake sits at the heart of this high-elevation terrain where the headwaters of several major drainage systems diverge. The landscape is defined by the Wahkiakum and Cowlitz county line, which bisects a region heavily utilized for industrial timber harvest. A complex network of transport routes, including the Elochoman Mainline and the Logging Rd 1540, crisscrosses the ridges to facilitate the movement of resources.

Water flows in every direction from these heights, feeding the Elochoman River to the west, the S Fork Chehalis River to the northeast, and Germany Cr and Abernathy Cr to the south. Historical logging operations have left a permanent mark on the naming conventions of the local infrastructure, as seen in the various "Truck Trails" like the Wisconsin Truck Trl and the Incline Truck Trl that navigate the steep draws and creek beds.