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Lower Elochoman Washington Map

Explore Lower Elochoman, Washington, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Lower Elochoman, Washington

How to Use This Lower Elochoman, Washington Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lower Elochoman, Washington. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Washington or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Lower Elochoman.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Lower Elochoman
State	Washington (WA)
County	Wahkiakum County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	46.2184
Longitude	-123.3697
Population	275
Density	70.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	98612
Area Code	360
County Seat	Cathlamet
School District	Wahkiakum School District

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About Lower Elochoman, Washington

Lower Elochoman is a locality in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 275. The population density is 70.3 people per km². Lower Elochoman is located at 46.2184°N, 123.3697°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98612.

Lower Elochoman emerges from the dense, verdant undergrowth where the persistent pulse of Birnie Creek carves a quiet path through the damp earth. It lies 21.4 miles west-northwest of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 285°T), and is situated 9.5 miles southeast of Wahkiakum. This landscape is defined by the heavy, moisture-laden air that clings to the firs and cedars, creating a perennial gray light that softens the sharp edges of the timbered slopes. Beyond the immediate canopy, the terrain rises into the gentle, persistent swells of the Upper Elochoman Valley, a place where the stillness is punctuated only by the shift of needles on the forest floor. The proximity of the Columbia Estuary - Elochoman River provides a sanctuary for quiet observation, while the distant horizon hints at the immense, snow-dusted silhouettes of the Cascade Range, standing as silent, jagged sentinels far to the east.

Timber and the careful management of the land have long dictated the rhythm of existence in Lower Elochoman, anchoring the local economy to the slow growth of the surrounding woodland. Generations have labored here in the shadow of the deep woods, building lives that mirror the steady, unpretentious pace of the changing seasons. Residents often find their way toward the quiet expanse of the Cougar Creek Reservoir, a place where the water holds the reflection of the clouds in a flat, dark mirror. For those seeking a deeper connection to the terrain, the Bradley Truck Trail offers a route through the rugged interior, while the distant, thunderous rush of Gnat Creek Falls remains a singular, untamed landmark for the intrepid traveler. In Lower Elochoman, the character of the day is marked by the smell of damp soil and the enduring, quiet industry of those who call these woods home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Columbia Estuary - Elochoman River (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 298° NW
Cathlamet Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 230° SW
Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For The Columbian White-Tailed Deer (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.1 mi, 286° W · 12k acres
Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For The Columbian White-Tailed Deer Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 1.2 mi, 257° W · 1,289 acres
Cathlamet City Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 193° S
Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For The Columbian White-Tailed Deer Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 3.1 mi, 269° W
Lewis And Clark National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.0 mi, 294° NW · 39k acres
Lewis And Clark National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 4.0 mi, 294° NW · 13k acres
Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint (State Recreation Area) — 4.5 mi, 225° SW
Mount Saint Helens-Shillapoo Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 173° S
White Island (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 173° S
Raymond Carver Memorial (Monument) — 11.2 mi, 134° SE
Clatskanie Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 11.2 mi, 134° SE
Nehalem River (Wild & Scenic River) — 14.0 mi, 170° S · 37k acres
Twilight Eagle Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 16.1 mi, 258° W
Totem Pole (Public Artwork) — 18.4 mi, 102° E
Tonka Land (Attraction) — 20.3 mi, 106° E
Hanthorn Cannery Museum (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 266° W
Astoria Pier Love Locks (Attraction) — 20.5 mi, 266° W
Neptune (Attraction) — 20.6 mi, 105° E
Pluto (Attraction) — 20.7 mi, 104° E
The Monticello Convention (Monument) — 21.2 mi, 104° E
Broadway Gallery (Gallery) — 21.6 mi, 105° E
Appelo Archives Center (Museum) — 21.7 mi, 298° NW
Heritage Museum (Museum) — 21.9 mi, 265° W
Confluence Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 22.1 mi, 265° W
Jadene Studios (Gallery) — 22.1 mi, 265° W
Museum of Whimsy (Museum) — 22.1 mi, 265° W
Riversea Gallery (Arts Centre) — 22.1 mi, 265° W
Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 28.9 mi, 250° W · 805k acres

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