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2011 Map of Skamokawa

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Skamokawa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Skamokawa sits at the heart of this coastal river landscape, where the Columbia River meets a complex network of sloughs and creek forks. The area is defined by its deep valley settlements, including West Valley, Middle Valley, and the aptly named Sleepy Hollow. Near the river's edge, the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds and the Skamokawa Post Office serve as local landmarks for this community. The topography is shaped by the transition from the waterway to the highlands, with Lutes Mountain and Moe Hill rising above the bottomlands.

Transportation and genealogy details are numerous, from the Skamokawa East Valley Airport to the Fern Hill Cemetery located north of the main settlement. The map documents the intricate hydrography of the region, including Steamboat Slough, Brooks Slough, and the Skamokawa Channel Range, which highlight the importance of river navigation and drainage. Numerous family-named roads like Oatfield Rd and Maki Rd trace the paths of early residents through the timbered hills and along the West Fork Skamokawa Creek.