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1985 Map of Silver Lake

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Silver Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Silver Lake dominates the central landscape of this Cowlitz County survey, where the settlement of Silverlake sits near the western shore adjacent to Seaquest State Park. The map documents the intricate hydrology of the region, specifically where the Toutle River flows through the dramatic Hollywood Gorge to the north. This 1985 edit reflects the topography and road network of the era, following the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, which significantly impacted the Toutle River drainage system shown here.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites, including Tower Cemetery, Resin Cemetery, and the Silver Lake Cemetery. The map also details numerous islands within the lake, such as Goat Island, Waldon Island, and Indian Island. Rural infrastructure is well-defined by family-named routes like Stankey Road and Schaffran Road, alongside industrial sites like a Quarry and various borrow pits.