Cowlitz

[ kou-lits ]

/ ˈkaʊ lɪts /

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a river in SW Washington state, flowing W and S to the Columbia River. 130 miles (209 km) long.

a county in SW Washington. 1,166 sq. mi. (3,021 sq. km).

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The black basaltic lava east of Cowlitz Glacier shows the latter structure in a striking manner.
Mount Rainier|Various
This Willamette-Cowlitz depression is surrounded by densely forested hills and the snow-capped summits of ancient volcanoes.
North America|Israel C. Russell
It was at once evident that the lake was upon a summit, or divide, between the waters of the Nisqually and Cowlitz rivers.
Mount Rainier|Various
The country was much obscured with smoke from heavy fires which had been raging on the Cowlitz the last two days.
Mount Rainier|Various

The main Cowlitz glacier issues from the southeast side, just to the right of our ridge of ascent.
Mount Rainier|Various