1985 Map of Georges Peak

About this map

The Kalama River winds through this heavily forested portion of Cowlitz County, serving as the central drainage for a landscape defined by high ridges and steep drainages. In the mid-1980s, human activity in this area was concentrated around small outposts like Camp Kalama and Pigeon Springs, as well as a network of private timber roads and service features like the Borrow Pit near the riverbank. Prominent summits such as Georges Peak and Shelley Mountain dominate the northern terrain, while the southern reaches are bisected by Carson Road and several tributary streams including Arnold Creek and Knowlton Creek. The presence of Bear Pass and Wilkinson Saddle indicates the primary routes used to navigate the high ground between the river valley and the surrounding peaks during this era of forest management.