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2017 Map of Destruction Island

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Destruction Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Destruction Island sits off the rugged coastline of Jefferson County, serving as a prominent sentinel in the Pacific Ocean. This coastal landscape is defined by the protected boundaries of Olympic National Park and the offshore sanctuaries of the Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge. The map details a shore composed of dramatic sea stacks and points, including North Rock, Middle Rock, and Abbey Island near Ruby Beach.

Inland, the terrain rises toward the Olympic Mountains, carved by drainages such as the Hoh River, Fletcher Cr, and Steamboat Cr. Cultural markers are sparse but significant, featuring the Fletcher Cem near the northern boundary and the route of the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail as it traverses the forested coast. This survey documents the intersection of maritime hazards and wilderness conservation along a relatively undeveloped stretch of the Olympic Peninsula.