1986 Map of South Elma

About this map

The Chehalis River and Satsop River dominate the northern landscape of this Grays Harbor County survey, where the river valley gives way to the rising timberlands of the south. This 1986 edition records a complex network of waterways and sloughs, including Wenzel Slough, Huttula Lake, and Vance Lake, which illustrate the dynamic nature of the valley floor. Settlement is concentrated along the northern corridor near Satsop, Hunters Prairie, and South Elma, while the southern terrain is defined by drainages like Workman Creek and Delezene Creek. Notable landmarks include the Minor Peak Radio Facility on Minor Peak and a Boy Scout Camp located deep in the southern hills. For those researching local history, the map identifies the Weikswood (Site), preserving the location of a former settlement or operational center within the forest.