1955 Map of Copalis Beach

About this map

Copalis River flows into the Pacific Ocean at the northern end of this Grays Harbor coastal region, where a series of beachfront communities are connected by a linear network of roads and mobile home parks. The map highlights a distinct transitional landscape where freshwater features like Connor Creek and Cranberry Creek meander behind the dunes toward the salt waters of North Bay. The southern portion of the peninsula is marked by the Ocean Shores corporate boundary, showing the early footprint of this planned resort community including a golf course and landing strip. Cultural and economic markers are evident in the presence of a Cranberry Bog and several borrow pits, while the small settlement of Oyehut sits just above the wide tidal flat of the bay.