The Valley Beyond by Howard Cramer is a delightful and informative book detailing, from first hand accounts, the development of Columbia Valley from its early pioneer days as part of the community of Lemola at the end of the 1800's through the settling of the international border between Canada and the USA and the creation and naming of Columbia Valley proper.

Included are many pictures and details of the early residents who gave their names to the roads in the valley (and still have family members living in the area) as well as details of local infrastructure and development.

The book is available for purchase through the Columbia Valley Ratepayers Association.