1957 Map of Morton

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Morton and the surrounding Lewis County backcountry are defined by the timber industry and the Cowlitz River during the late 1950s. The settlement of Riffe and nearby Ajlune are documented here alongside several small schools and community landmarks like Harmony Ch and the High Sch in Morton. The landscape is a complex network of drainages including Winston Creek and the Tilton River, which navigate between prominent elevations such as Huckleberry Mtn and Stahl Mtn. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses much of the northern terrain, where fire management is evidenced by Lookout Peak and other observation points. Industrial activity is visible through labeled logging operations and several Gravel Pits, illustrating the era's reliance on the forest and river systems for economic sustainment prior to significant modern hydrological changes in the Cowlitz valley.