2013 Map of Onalaska NW

About this map

The N Fork Newaukum River and its numerous tributaries dominate this drainage-focused survey of eastern Lewis County. The topography is defined by the significant elevation gains between the valley floors and the higher ridge points, marked by Hunters Cabin Lookout in the northeast and Lucas Creek Lookout further south. These lookout sites emphasize the area's importance for forest surveillance and management. Narrow road systems like N Fork Rd and Lucas Creek Rd follow the natural contours of the land, providing access to the interior uplands. A network of smaller waterways including Hanaford Cr, Mitchell Cr, and Lucas Cr carve through the terrain, illustrating the complex watershed that feeds the larger Newaukum system. This map captures the landscape of the early 21st century, showing the intersection of managed timberlands and the natural river corridors of the Pacific Northwest.