Near Ridgefield in Clark County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Welcome to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 11, 2026

1. Welcome to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Marker

Inscription. " I slept but very little last night for the noise kept up during the whole of the night by the swans, geese...brant (and) ducks on a small sand island...they were immensely numerous and their noise horrid."
Captain William Clark, Lewis and Clark Journal, Lower Columbia River, November 5, 1805

Erected by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Exploration • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 5, 1805.

Location. 45° 48.427′ N, 122° 44.524′ W. Marker is near Ridgefield, Washington, in Clark County. It is at the intersection of South Refuge Road and Northwest Tour Route Road on South Refuge Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ridgefield WA 98642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Portland Area

and in Southwest Washington State.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North

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America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Early Highway of the West (approx. 3 miles away); Fort Vancouver (approx. 3 miles away); down the trodden path... (approx. 4.7 miles away in Oregon); Lewis & Clark Discovery Trail (approx. 4.7 miles away in Oregon); Warrior Rock Fog Bell (approx. 4.7 miles away in Oregon); Woodland Community Veterans Memorial (approx. 6½ miles away); Caples House Museum 1870 (approx. 6.6 miles away in Oregon); Caples House Museum (approx. 6.6 miles away in Oregon). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ridgefield.

Another marker is no longer nearby. A Memorial to Indian Zack (was approx. 6.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 11, 2026

2. Welcome to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2026, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2026, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.