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2023 Map of Pluvius

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Pluvius
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Pluvius and Elk Prairie center this Pacific County landscape, where the headwaters of the Willapa River carve through the high ridges of southwest Washington. The map traces the historic transportation corridor through the hills, now marked by the Willapa Hills State Park Trail and roads like Walville Rd. Genealogists and local historians will find the Holy Family Catholic Cem near the western edge of the quadrangle, a significant landmark in this sparsely settled timber and river country.

Water defines the topography here, with numerous named drainages such as Salmon Creek, Fern Creek, and Mill Creek feeding the larger river system. High points like Walville Peak and Pluvius Hill overlook the valley, while Willapa Falls provides a specific point of interest along the southern river course. The map documents the enduring landmarks of the region, from the P and E Ridge to the curious naming of Squally Jim.