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1955 Map of North Nemah

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of North Nemah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The North Nemah River valley and surrounding timberlands of Pacific County define this 1950s survey, updated in the 1990s to reflect modern land use. The small settlement of North Nemah serves as the primary hub of human activity, situated near the confluence of the river's various forks. A significant maritime and ecological landmark, the State Salmon Hatchery, is located along the riverbanks, illustrating the region's historical reliance on the salmon industry.

The landscape is deeply etched by a complex drainage system, including the South Fork Willapa River and the Palix River. While much of the terrain is dominated by steep ridges and canyons like the Canon River gorge, evidence of industrial activity appears at the Gravel Pit. Numerous smaller tributaries such as Pickernell Creek, Minnie Creek, and Williams Creek wind through the hills, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the Willapa Bay watershed.