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1986 Map of Lebam

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Lebam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Willapa River meanders through the heart of the Willapa Valley on this mid-1980s survey, anchoring a string of small settlements that define the region's rural character. The namesake community of Lebam serves as a focal point along the river, complemented by the nearby hamlets of Holcomb, Nallpee, Willapa, and Globe. This landscape reflects an economy tied closely to the land and water, evidenced by the Fish Hatchery near Nallpee and various resource extraction sites like the Gravel Pit and Borrow Pit.

Transport history is etched into the terrain via an Old Railroad Grade that parallels the river, marking a shift from rail-based industry to modern roads. The area's topography is defined by the significant rise of Pande Ridge to the north, while numerous tributaries such as Fern Creek, Trap Creek, and Fork Creek drain into the valley. Local history researchers will find the small Cem near the river and the isolated Camp 7 Pond useful for identifying early family homesteads and logging camps.