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2020 Map of Kelso

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Longview and Kelso sit at the strategic confluence of the Cowlitz River and the Columbia, a region defined by its industrial timber legacy and modern river transport. The landscape is marked by the engineered curves of Lake Sacajawea and the extensive system of drainage infrastructure, such as Ditch Number Ten and Ditch Number Eight, which manage the low-lying river valley. The residential spread reaches from the established streets of West Kelso up into the higher ground of Beacon Hill and Columbia Heights.

Infrastructure for the modern era is prominent, including the BNSF Railway corridor and major civic landmarks like the Cowlitz County Hall of Justice. This survey also documents local educational and spiritual centers, from Kelso High School to Immanuel Lutheran Church, alongside recreational spaces like Tam O'Shanter Park. The geography transitions from the flatlands near Slaughters Channel to the prominent rise of Mount Solo in the west.