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2020 Map of Toledo

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Toledo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Cowlitz River defines the heart of this Lewis County landscape, winding through a series of distinct upland prairies and valleys. The settlement of Toledo sits on the river's northern bank, while the community of Cowlitz is situated further north among the flat expanses of Cowlitz Prairie. This area is characterized by its broad agricultural plains, including Lacamas Prairie and Layton Prairie, which are segmented by drainages like Salmon Creek and Bill Cr.

For local history and genealogy, the map preserves the locations of several burial grounds including Toledo Cem, Saint Francis Cem, Roberts Cem, and Lone Hill Cem. Modern transportation and infrastructure are represented by the Ed Carlson Memorial Field - South Lewis County Airport and the prominent route of the Jackson Hwy. To the south, the terrain becomes more varied as it rises into the Wilkes Hills, where the river creates the sharp bend known as Horseshoe Bend.