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2017 Map of Pe Ell

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pe Ell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Chehalis River winds through the heart of this Lewis County landscape, defining a valley where the settlement of Pe Ell serves as the primary hub. North of the town center, Pe Ell Prairie and Helmicks Pond suggest a more open, low-lying topography, while the surrounding terrain is dominated by significant elevations such as Jones Bluff and Cherry Hill. The map documents a transition from the structured street grid of the village, including Main ST, to the winding logging and access roads that penetrate the timber-rich uplands.

Southwest along the river, the smaller communities of McCormick and Walville mark historical points of activity near the boundary with Pacific County. Further into the hills, names like Mullers Canyon, Charlies Hump, and Joy Mtn highlight the complex geography of the t12n r5w and t13n r5w townships. The map is a detailed record of the waterways and ridges, from Huckleberry Ridge to Fish Falls, that have long supported the region's resource-based economy.