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2020 Map of Purcell Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest dominates this landscape in Lewis County, where the southern terrain transitions into the broad lowlands of Big Bottom along the Cowlitz River. The topography is defined by significant elevations, notably Purcell Mtn and Pompey Peak, while the forest is marked by a network of drainage systems including Willame Cr and Davis Cr.

Historically, the map captures the infrastructure of the wilderness area, featuring the Cora Bridge and several lookout points like Purcell Lookout. Named locations such as Little Paradise and the intriguing geological feature known as The Pothole provide specific points of interest for those studying the land use and natural landmarks within the Gifford Pinchot area. The presence of Purcell Slough and various springs highlights the complex hydrology of this high-elevation region.