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2011 Map of Menlo

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Menlo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The settlement of Menlo sits at the northern edge of this Pacific County landscape, where the Willapa River and its varied tributaries define the local geography. At this time, the community is anchored by the Menlo Post Office and the Willapa River Bridge, which serves as a vital crossing point for regional transit. The map illustrates a complex network of waterways, including the South Fork Willapa River and the North Naselle River, which snake through the timbered hills of southwest Washington.

A legacy of forestry and fire surveillance is evident at the Trap Creek Lookout, positioned to monitor the dense drainages of Trap Creek and Rue Creek. Local infrastructure is marked by numerous timber access roads like Sawmill Rd and Rue Creek Rd, reflecting the industry-driven development of the area. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of rural families through named landmarks and small-scale developments along Stringer Creek and Highland Creek.