Ridgefield: I-5 at MP 13.4: Dolan Rd
Among places in southwest Washington, Ridgefield stands out for its position between the Columbia River lowlands and the expanding communities of Clark County. The city lies close to the Columbia River, whose broad valley has long shaped settlement and transport between Washington and Oregon. Interstate 5 passes beside Ridgefield as one of the Pacific Northwest’s principal north–south corridors, with Dollar Road serving this highway area. To the west, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge protects wetlands and wildlife habitat on the river floodplain. Its Cathlapotle Plankhouse interprets a Chinookan cedar-plank dwelling and recalls an Indigenous village documented by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Ridgefield brings together a major transport route, river-country conservation and a growing small city.
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Ridgefield occupies a low ridge above the Columbia River floodplain in southwest Washington. The city borders Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, where wetlands, seasonal ponds and oak woodland support migratory birds travelling the Pacific Flyway. Within the refuge, the Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a full-scale reconstruction inspired by a Chinookan village documented at this site, connecting today’s trails with the Indigenous history of the lower Columbia. Explore additional webcams nearby to understand how Ridgefield relates to the lower Columbia River and southwest Washington.
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The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.
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