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2017 Map of Toledo

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Toledo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Cowlitz River winds through the heart of this Lewis County landscape, defining the character of the river valley as it was in 2017. The settlement of Toledo sits on the northern bank, serving as a focal point for a region characterized by its expansive prairies and rolling hills. To the north and east, the distinct open spaces of Cowlitz Prairie, Layton Prairie, and Lacamas Prairie are clearly delineated, suggesting a long history of agricultural use and flatland settlement.

South of the river, the terrain shifts into the Wilkes Hills, where the geography becomes more complex with drainage from Salmon Creek and its various tributaries. Regional transportation is anchored by the Ed Carlson Memorial Field - South Lewis County Airport and the path of the Jackson Hwy. Local history and genealogy interest is found at the Lone Hill Cem and smaller locales like Smokey Valley, documenting the enduring settlement patterns of this Pacific Northwest river corridor.