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2011 Map of Christmas Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Christmas Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Clearwater River serves as the central drainage for this section of the Olympic Peninsula, winding through a landscape defined by industrial forestry and secluded watersheds. The presence of the Hoh Mainline and Clearwater Rd highlights the area's ongoing importance for timber access, while the Clearwater Honor Camp stands as a notable human outpost in an otherwise sparsely populated region. Higher elevations are anchored by Mount Octopus to the north, with numerous tributaries such as Snahapish River and Bull Creek feeding into the main river system.

Outdoor recreation and conservation are evident at Copper Mine Bottom Campground along the river banks. This survey also records several drainage systems like Christmas Creek and Shale Creek, which carve out the varied terrain between the ridges. The intricate network of smaller creeks, including Deception Creek and Williamson Creek, underscores the complex hydrology of this temperate forest environment.