2023 Map of Mayfield Lake

About this map

Shoestring Valley and the Klickitat Prairie anchor this section of Lewis County, where the Tilton River flows into the expansive Mayfield Lake. This landscape is defined by the convergence of several major water systems, including the Cowlitz River, Winston Creek, and Klickitat Creek. The settlement pattern follows these waterways and natural valleys, with small communities like Alpha, Cinebar, and Silver Creek positioned along historical transit corridors. Local history is preserved at the Shoestring Cem and Salkum Cem, reflecting the early pioneer roots of the region. The topography transitions from the low-lying lake margins to the elevated terrain of Burnt Ridge, demonstrating the complex drainage of the Cowlitz River basin before it reaches the dammed reservoir at Mayfield.