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1971 Map of Yacolt

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Yacolt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Yacolt sits at the northern edge of this Clark County landscape, where the Portland and Northern RR tracks follow the winding path of the East Fork Lewis River. This 1971 field-checked survey captures the rural character of southwestern Washington just as modern infrastructure was beginning to define the timber-heavy terrain. The map records several distinct waterfalls including Lucia Falls, Moulton Falls, and Yacolt Falls, reflecting a landscape deeply shaped by its hydrology.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established community centers at Heisson, Crawford, and Venersborg. The map provides specific locations for family-history research at the Gravel Point Cem and Finn Hill Cem, while industrial markers like the Quarry near Finn Hill Road and a Borrow Pit to the east point to the area's mid-century resource extraction. Recreational landmarks such as the Picnic Area at Battle Ground Lake further illustrate the region's development as a destination for local residents.