2017 Map of Packwood

About this map

Packwood serves as the central hub of this mountain landscape, positioned within the broad glacial valley known as Big Bottom. The settlement is closely tied to the Cowlitz River, which winds through the valley floor, supported by infrastructure like the Packwood Airport. The surrounding terrain is defined by high-elevation features within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, including the prominent Skyo Mtn and Hall Ridge. Numerous smaller water bodies are tucked into the high country, such as Snyder Lake, Hager Lake, and Blum Lake. The network of forest development roads, including the Natl Forest Develop Road 21 Rd, provides access to remote landmarks like Goat Dike and Smith Ridge. This 2017 survey reflects a landscape managed for both recreation and conservation, where established meadows like Burton Meadows and crossings at Dry Creek Pass mark the intersections of natural topography and human passage.