2023 Map of Purcell Mountain

About this map

Purcell Mtn dominates the center of this terrain-heavy survey, which captures a densely forested portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. To the south, the landscape transitions into the alluvial plains of Big Bottom, where the Cowlitz River and its associated Purcell Slough cut through the lowlands. This area is characterized by a network of drainage systems including Cunningham Creek and Mullins Creek, alongside rural routes like Pompey Peak Dr and Cline Rd. In the higher elevations, isolated landmarks like Little Paradise and the high point at Pompey Peak are accessible via the Purcell Mountain Trl and Pompey Peak Trl. The map illustrates the contrast between the steep, ridge-defining topography of Whalehead Ridge and the active river-fed valleys that sustained early settlement in this part of Lewis County.