1986 Map of Menlo

About this map

The settlement of Menlo anchors the northern reaches of this Pacific County landscape, situated within the fertile Willapa Valley. The terrain is defined by a complex hydraulic network where the Willapa River meets numerous tributaries, including Rue Creek, Fall Creek, and Highland Creek. To the south, the drainage systems of the West Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork carve through the timbered uplands. This 1980s survey illustrates a landscape primarily shaped by natural waterways and industrial resource extraction, evidenced by several Quarry and Borrow Pit sites scattered throughout the hills. The southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the Naselle River basin, showing the divide between these two major coastal river systems. Researchers can trace the mid-century road developments and the persistent footprint of small-scale mining operations alongside named water bodies like Trap Creek and Oxbow Creek.