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1985 Map of Jackson Prairie

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Jackson Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Jackson Prairie and the neighboring Cowlitz Prairie define the landscape of Lewis County on this mid-1980s topographic survey. The region is characterized by a network of rural settlements and homesteads linked by family-named routes such as Koontz Road, Avery Road, and Zandecki Road. Central to the map's historical interest is the Jackson House, preserved alongside Matilda Jackson State Park, which marks an early core of development in this part of Washington.

Waterways like the North Fork Newaukum River and the South Fork Newaukum River converge in the north, while Lacamas Creek drains the southern fields. The settlement at Forest and the junction at Marys Corner serve as primary landmarks for researchers tracing the evolution of local townships. Significant public land is also noted at Lewis and Clark State Park, showcasing the balance between protected wilderness and the area's agricultural and residential roots.