1984 Map of Onalaska

About this map

Onalaska stands as the central hub of this mid-1980s landscape, positioned near the lumber-era reservoir of Carlisle Lake. The terrain is defined by the complex drainage systems of the Middle Fork Newaukum River and the South Fork Newaukum River, which cut through the pastoral expanse of Alpha Prairie. To the south, the Cowlitz River winds through the bottomlands, bordered by Blue Marsh and the settlement of Salkum. This 1984 provisional edition highlights a rural economy tied to the land and water, featuring a Fish Hatchery and several storage bins. Local family names and early transit routes are preserved through labels like Gore Road, Deggler Road, and Beck Road, offering clear evidence of the historical property divisions and settlement patterns that established the communities of Ethel and Alpha Cemetery.