2011 Map of Rainier

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The Columbia River serves as the central artery for this Pacific Northwest borderland, where the industrial hubs of Longview and Kelso overlook a complex network of channels and sloughs. Timber and shipping legacies are evident at the Port of Longview and the expansive Log Pond, while the river's path is marked by shifting features like Cottonwood Island and Slaughters Bar. On the Oregon side, the landscape transitions from the riverfront town of Rainier into the upland drainages of Beaver Creek and Goble Creek. Local history is preserved in scattered cemeteries such as the Knights of Pythias Cemetery and Hudson Cemetery, alongside the rural site of the Fernhill School. The presence of the Rainier Reservoir and the rail activity at Longview Junction illustrate the infrastructure supporting these riverside communities.