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2023 Map of Christmas Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Christmas Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Olympic Mountains dominate this portion of Jefferson County, where the high-elevation terrain is carved by an intricate network of waterways. The Snahapish River and the meandering Clearwater River serve as the primary drainage systems, joined by numerous tributaries including Christmas Creek, Peterson Creek, and Crooks Creek. The river character is defined by specific navigational markers such as Rocky Rapids and Crooks Rapids, indicating the shifting elevation and force of the water as it moves through the mountain foothills.

Transportation through this dense wilderness is limited to primary corridors like the Hoh Mainline and Clearwater Rd, reflecting a landscape managed for timber and conservation rather than dense settlement. Notable peaks like Mt Octopus anchor the northern section, while smaller streams like Deception Creek and Shale Creek branch into the deep valleys. The map illustrates a contemporary view of this environment, where the land remains largely defined by its natural topography and river systems.