Cougar, WA
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- 493 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Tucked along the wooded shores of Yale Lake on Highway 503, Cougar is a tiny, scenic community in southwestern Washington. With barely over a hundred residents, everyday life revolves around the outdoors, serving as the quiet last stop before heading into Mount St. Helens and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Living here means embracing a peaceful, rural pace with boating, fishing, and hiking right out your back door. Local kids travel down the highway to schools in Woodland, while neighbors enjoy deep forest solitude and stunning mountain views year-round.
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