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2020 Map of Rosburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Grays Bay and the wide expanse of the Columbia River dominate the southern portion of this landscape, where the tidal influence of the Pacific reaches deep into the coastal hills of Wahkiakum County. The settlement patterns follow the winding paths of the Grays River, Deep River, and Naselle River, reflecting a community inextricably linked to the water. In the northern reaches, the terrain rises toward Salme Hill and is carved by several distinct canyons, including Hendrickson Canyon and Johnson Canyon.

Genealogists can find the Rosburg Cem situated just north of the village of Rosburg, which sits near the confluence of Crooked Cr and Grays River. The map details many family-named roads such as Wirkkala Rd, Lassala Rd, and Raistakka Rd, which speak to the area’s cultural heritage and settlement history. Isolated landmarks like Devils Elbow and the low-lying wetlands of Seal Slough and Wilme Slough illustrate the complex interplay between the river valley and the rising timberlands.