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1981 Map of Nahwatzel Lake

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Nahwatzel Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Nahwatzel Lake serves as a focal point for this timber-rich region of Mason County, where the landscape is defined by its complex hydrology and history of industrial harvest. The presence of a Logging Railroad running across the northern sections, complete with a dedicated Water Tank, highlights the role of rail-based transport in the local forestry economy. This transition from traditional timbering to recreation is visible at Camp Bishop on the shores of Lost Lake, providing a distinct contrast to the broader, undeveloped expanses of Goose Prairie and Buck Prairie to the south.

Water moves through this terrain via the Stillwater River and the Satsop River East Fork, while smaller features like Hillman Fish Pond and Lystair Lake indicate more localized land use. Numerous borrow pits scattered across the map suggest the ongoing maintenance of the backcountry road network, including Highland Road and Lost Prairie Road, which provide access to this varied Washington landscape.