2011 Map of Rainbow Falls

About this map

Meskill sits as a central settlement node in this western Lewis County landscape, where the Chehalis River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle. The terrain is defined by an intricate drainage system, with Lincoln Creek and its north and south forks carving through the northern territory, while Bunker Creek and Prairie Creek dominate the central elevations. Near the river, the namesake Rainbow Falls provides a significant geographic landmark, accompanied by local industrial history at the Meskill Pit. A network of rural roads such as Ceres-Dryad Rd and Hatchery Rd connects the scattered homes and properties, following the natural contours of the river valley and the creek beds. This 2011 survey captures the area's transition between agricultural river bottoms and the heavily forested uplands of the Pacific Northwest.