2014 Map of Destruction Island

About this map

Destruction Island sits offshore in the Pacific Ocean, its lonely Destruction Island Lighthouse marking the hazards of the Washington coastline. This coastal landscape is defined by the intersection of marine wilderness and protected lands, where Olympic National Park encompasses the rugged shoreline and the foot of the Olympic Mountains. Near the mouth of the Hoh River, the settlement of Hoh and nearby Fletcher Cem provide evidence of local history and family legacy in this remote corner of Jefferson County. The map details a wild interface of sea and stone, capturing numerous rock formations like North Rock and Middle Rock that parallel the mainland. Inland, the topography rises sharply from sea level at Ruby Beach toward the higher elevations of the national forest, with access provided by Lower Hoh Rd and sections of the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail.