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2020 Map of Pluvius

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Pluvius
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Pluvius occupies a strategic high point in the Pacific County hills, serving as a focal point for the surrounding timberlands and valleys. The landscape is defined by the winding Willapa River, which drops through Willapa Falls as it drains the western slopes of the Willapa Hills. The high-elevation terrain is marked by prominent landforms such as Walville Peak, Squally Jim, and the elongated P and E Ridge.

Modern recreation and historic travel routes converge on the Willapa Hills State Park Trail, which follows a gentle grade through the heart of the region near Willapa Valley and Frances. This corridor provides a clear link between the low-lying basins of Elk Prairie and the higher reaches of Pluvius Hill. The network of forestry roads like C Line Rd and Walville Rd crisscrosses the numerous tributaries, including Mill Cr, Eight Cr, and McCormick Cr, illustrating the area's ongoing relationship with the Pacific Northwest timber industry.