2011 Map of Colonel Bob

About this map

Colonel Bob Lookout stands as a prominent high point in this 2011 survey of the Olympic Peninsula backcountry. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of the West Fork Humptulips River and the Wynoochee River, with numerous tributaries such as Gibson Creek and Petes Creek carving through the elevation. This era of the forest is marked by established recreational infrastructure, including the Campbell Tree Grove Campground and backcountry waypoints like Campbell Shelter and East Fork Shelter. High-altitude features like Gibson Peak and Stovepipe Mountain punctuate the ridges, while the presence of Elk Lake provides a rare still-water feature among the network of mountain streams. The map traces a dense web of Forest Service roads that connect these summits, offering a detailed record of land management and access in the early 21st century.