1986 Map of Wildwood

About this map

The South Fork Chehalis River carves a winding path through the western half of this 1980s landscape, defining the topography near the settlement of Wildwood. To the south, the community of Ryderwood sits near the boundary of Lewis and Cowlitz counties, surrounded by a complex network of drainage systems including Campbell Creek and Stillwater Creek. The area is characterized by industrial and logistical markers of the mid-20th century, such as an Old Railroad Grade that traces the base of Cougar Flat, and several Quarries and a Borrow Pit indicating local resource extraction. Prominent elevations like Snow Peak and Pumphrey Mtn overlook the numerous creek valleys, while smaller landmarks like Water Tanks and Sewage Disposal Ponds provide evidence of the rural infrastructure supporting these timber-country outposts during this era of Washington’s development.