2020 Map of Christmas Creek

About this map

Mt Octopus and the surrounding Olympic Mountains anchor this section of Jefferson County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways. The Clearwater River serves as the primary drainage, joined by the Snahapish River and several smaller tributaries like Christmas Cr and Nolan Cr. The topography reveals the high-elevation terrain of the Pacific Northwest, with dramatic elevation changes that create river features such as Rocky Rapids and Crooks Rapids. The map shows the infrastructure of the timber-rich region, marked by the presence of the Hoh Mainline and Clearwater Rd, which follow the contours of the river valleys. This document captures the intersection of industrial access roads with the natural hydrology of the Olympic Peninsula, documenting the precise locations of named forks and creeks like Deception Cr and Prairie Cr in the early 21st century.