Cowlitz County Map, Washington
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Cowlitz County, Washington
Cowlitz County is in southwest Washington, about an hour north of Portland. The mighty Columbia River forms the southern border of Cowlitz County. Longview and Kelso are the main cities here.
Mount St. Helens looms to the east. It’s now a National Volcanic Monument. The 1980 eruption dramatically changed the landscape. But Cowlitz County has bounced back.
Timber is still big business here. You can often smell fresh-cut lumber in the air. The county’s also becoming a hub for outdoor recreation. Fishing, hiking, and hunting are popular pastimes. Cowlitz County is a place that honors its past while looking to the future.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Cowlitz County |
| County Seat | Kelso |
| Population | Approximately 115,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, Kalama, Woodland |
| Interstates and Highways | I-5, WA-4, WA-503 |
| FIPS Code | 53-015 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,166 sq mi (Land: 1,140 sq mi; Water: 26 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lewis County (North), Skamania County (East), Clark County (South), Wahkiakum County (West), Columbia County (South) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone (PT) |
| State | Washington |
| Coordinates | 46.1879° N, 122.6762° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Cowlitz Native American tribe |
| Major Landmarks | Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Lake Sacajawea Park, Lewis and Clark Bridge |
| Website | Cowlitz County Website |
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