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ABOUT COWLITZ COUNTY |
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Cowlitz County is home to approximately
94,000 residents. Roughly 56% of those live in the incorporated cities
of Castle Rock, Kelso, Longview, Kalama, and Woodland. The remaining 44%
live in rural, unincorporated communities such as Ryderwood, Toutle,
Yale, Silver Lake, Lexington, Ariel and Cougar. The county covers 1,144
square miles within the southwestern region of Washington. Once known as
the “Timber Capital of the World,” Cowlitz County is home to Douglas
fir, hemlock and western cedar trees which cover much of its rugged
terrain. Cowlitz County still produces a large supply of logs and
finished lumber for domestic and international markets, but has become
more diversified. Adjacent transportation corridors including Interstate
5, the Columbia River and a major rail line have allowed Cowlitz County
to access major markets throughout the world. Recently, Cowlitz County
has become known for its tourist attractions and tourism has become a
growing industry. The May 18, 1980 eruption of nearby Mount St. Helens
forever changed the landscape and the role tourism plays as an industry
in Cowlitz County.
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Mission Statement
Cowlitz
County Profile
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Communities: |
- Ariel
- Carrolls
- Cougar
- Lexington
- Rose Valley
- Ryderwood
- Silver Lake
- Toutle
- Yale
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