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2014 Map of Oakville

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Oakville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Oakville serves as the primary hub in this corner of Washington, where the Black River meets the Chehalis River valley. The landscape is defined by the broad, low-lying Independence Valley, bounded to the north by the rising slopes of the Black Hills. This 2014 survey documents a network of rural settlements and agricultural corridors, tracing the path of the Puget Sound & Pacific RR as it parallels the river systems.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant community landmarks, including the Oakville Pioneer Cem and the Finnish Cem near the southern boundary. The map preserves the locations of smaller named areas such as Balch, Chehalis Village, and Independence, alongside the Lincoln Creek Grange. These features illustrate a settlement pattern deeply tied to the fertile valley floors and the established rail and road infrastructure connecting Grays Harbor, Thurston, and Lewis counties.