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2013 Map of Violet Prairie

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Violet Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Centralia area, situated at the boundary of Thurston and Lewis Counties, is defined by a series of expansive lowlands and glacial prairies. These features, including Grand Mound Prairie, Rock Prairie, and Waunch Prairie, represent a unique geological legacy that shaped the early settlement patterns of western Washington. The landscape is bisected by the Skookumchuck River and a network of creeks like Coffee Cr and Hanaford Cr, which flow through fertile corridors such as Zenkner Valley and Hanaford Valley.

Small communities and rural developments such as Grand Mound, Bucoda, and Sunnydale are linked by a grid of named local roads and lanes. The map also highlights mid-century aviation infrastructure with the presence of Sorrell Airport and Wissler's Airport, alongside distinctive landforms like Lemon Hill and the namesake Violet Prairie. Local agriculture and drainage are evidenced by features such as the Monte Vista Poultry Detention Pond and Dunlap Pond.