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1986 Map of Montesano

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Montesano
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Montesano serves as the primary hub of activity on this survey, situated at the meeting point of the Wynoochee River and the winding Chehalis River. The landscape transitions from the urban grid of the town, through the industrial riverfront area near South Montesano, to the dense network of tributaries and timberland to the south. Lake Sylvia State Park and its Sylvia Lake highlight the recreational character of the northern hills, while the surrounding lowlands are marked by water features like Metcalf Slough and Moon Slough.

Infrastructure like the Smith Canal and various transmission lines cut through the valley, supporting the local economy. In the outlying areas, smaller settlements such as Melbourne and Brady anchor the rural sections. Genealogists and local historians can find specific markers of the era, including a local Cem, the Alder Lake trailer parks, and landmarks like the Boat Ramp and Covered Reservoir that define the community's water-based geography.