
Skamokawa sits at the junction of several valley systems where they meet the expansive Columbia River shoreline. This landscape is defined by the transition from the high elevations of the Grays River Divide down into the productive bottomlands of East Valley, Middle Valley, and West Valley. The map documents a complex network of waterways, including Steamboat Slough and Brooks Slough, which weave around riverine landmarks like Price Island and Welch Island. Protected lands are a major feature of the riverfront, notably the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer. Local history and genealogy interests are centered around the Fern Hill Cem and the settlement at Sleepy Hollow, while the Skamokawa East Valley Airport serves as a modern waypoint in this river-oriented community.
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