2017 Map of Winlock

About this map

Winlock and Vader anchor this landscape along the southern edge of Lewis County, where the terrain transitions toward the Cowlitz River valley. The map reveals a complex network of prairie lands and creek drainages, including Grand Prairie and Drews Prairie, which historically supported the region's agricultural development. The winding course of Olequa Cr serves as a primary geographical spine, flowing south past Finn Hill toward the settlement of Olequa. Genealogists and local historians can locate several specific landmarks, such as Little Falls Cem near Cougar Flat, and trace the rural road system that connects family-named areas like Smokey Valley. The southern boundary of the map marks the transition into Cowlitz County, anchored by the preserved acreage of Barnes State Park along the riverbanks.