2014 Map of Copalis Crossing

About this map

The Humptulips River dictates the geography of this coastal region, winding through a complex system of sloughs before emptying into the bay. Settlements like Copalis Crossing, Newton, and Tulips are linked by Ocean Beach Rd and the Humptulips Valley Rd, marking the primary corridors of travel and small-town life in Grays Harbor County. The landscape is defined by its low-lying wetlands, including Jessie Slough, Burg Slough, and Kurtz Slough, which intersect with the higher ground of Langley Hill and Saddle Hill. Near the southern reaches, the estuary environment becomes more pronounced with the Campbell Slough Channel and Chenois Creek Channel. This survey provides a clear view of the rural road network and water-driven topography, from Shye Lake in the north to the residential cluster at Gray Gables near the river's mouth.