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1986 Map of Blue Mountain

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Blue Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Blue Mountain stands as a central topographical landmark in this timber-rich region where the border of Grays Harbor Co and Pacific Co divides the landscape. The river system is the primary defining characteristic of the area, with the North River winding through the southern section, fed by a dense network of tributaries including Redfield Creek, Howard Creek, and Raimie Creek.

A network of 4wd trails provides the only significant inland access through the varied elevation, indicating a region focused on natural resource management and remote outdoor activity during the mid-1980s. Local history is anchored by the small Cem located near the riverbank, offering a point of interest for genealogists tracking early families in this corner of Washington. The map also captures several named drainage systems such as Pioneer Creek and Archer Creek, which reveal the traditional naming conventions of the logging and trapping eras.