1986 Map of Larch Mtn

About this map

Larch Corrections Center sits in the northern uplands of this Clark County landscape, surrounded by the steep drainages of Cedar Creek and Cold Creek. The map reflects a mid-1980s transition where public land use and institutional presence meet, including the northern edge of the Camp Bonneville Military Reservation and the remote Jones Creek Campground. Significant peaks like Elkhorn Mtn, Larch Mtn, and Spud Mountain define the high terrain, while the Washougal River and Cougar Creek carve through the southern sections. This provisional survey captures the intricate network of 4wd tracks and transmission lines that cross the high ridges, alongside small settlements such as Creswell Heights and Ireland. The presence of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest boundary indicates a heavily managed timber and recreational environment on the doorstep of the growing Vancouver area.