Cougar Washington Map

About Cougar, Washington

Cougar is a locality in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 151. The population density is 21.3 people per km². Cougar is located at 46.0515°N, 122.2995°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98616.

Cougar rests at the southern edge of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, a place where the dense, damp green of the Cascade foothills begins to give way. It lies 21.8 miles north-northeast of Battle Ground, WA (from Battle Ground, WA: bearing 31°T), and is situated 19.9 miles north-northeast of Lewisville. The land here is a study in verticality and shadow, with towering Douglas fir and hemlock trees forming a thick canopy that filters the sunlight into a dappled, emerald glow. Beneath this arboreal ceiling, the ground is a soft carpet of fallen needles and moss, crisscrossed by the dark, sinuous paths of deer and the occasional, more purposeful tread of a hiker. The air itself carries the cool, clean scent of pine resin and damp earth, a constant, quiet perfume that clings to everything. Small creeks, born from hidden springs higher up, tumble over smooth, gray stones, their water so clear you can count the pebbles on the streambed. The history of Cougar is entwined with the logging industry that once dominated this rugged terrain, a legacy visible in the weathered barns and quiet, sturdy homes that dot the landscape. For generations, the economy here pulsed with the rhythm of sawmills and timber harvests, a hardscrabble existence that forged a resilient community. Though the logging has diminished, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the surrounding wilderness remains. The nearby Lewis River, a vital artery for both nature and past industry, still draws anglers and kayakers, its currents a constant reminder of the power and beauty of the region. Evenings in Cougar often bring a profound stillness, broken only by the hoot of an owl or the distant rumble of a truck on the highway, a quiet testament to a life lived in close proximity to the wild.

About This Cougar Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cougar, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.051499, -122.299541. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cougar and Cowlitz County.

Detailed location data for Cougar includes the ZIP code (98616), telephone area code (360), county seat of Cowlitz County (Kelso), and school district assignment (Woodland School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cougar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.