1953 Map of Ryderwood

The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Boistfort Peak and Abernathy Mtn, where an Incline Lookout and various other fire lookouts oversaw the sprawling timberlands. Waterways like the South Fork Chehalis River and Stillwater Creek carve through the peaks, which are interspersed with localized landmarks such as the Snow Cemetery and an active Quarry. This survey provides a look at the mid-century infrastructure of a Pacific Northwest logging region before the modernization of its backcountry trail and road systems.