1985 Map of Winlock

About this map

Winlock and Vader anchor this mid-1980s landscape, positioned along a critical transportation corridor where the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroads parallel Olequa Creek. The topography is defined by the transition from the upland reaches of Finn Hill and Grand Prairie Creek down to the broad channel of the Cowlitz River in the south. This survey reveals a community-focused geography, showing the Mt. St. Helens High Sch. and local landmarks like the Little Falls Cemetery. The southern boundary, marked by the Lewis Co Cowlitz Co line, includes the northern extent of Barnes State Park. From industrial Gravel Pits to a rural Landing Strip, the map documents a region balancing its timber-and-rail heritage with preserved natural spaces.