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2020 Map of Destruction Island

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Destruction Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Destruction Island sits isolated in the Pacific Ocean, a prominent landmark off the Jefferson County coast. On the mainland, the Hoh River meets the sea near the small settlement of Oil City, where the landscape transitions into the protected wilderness of Olympic National Park. The shoreline is marked by distinctive rock formations and sea stacks including Abbey Island, North Rock, and Middle Rock.

Transport through this coastal stretch is concentrated along the north-south highway, with local access provided by Oil City Rd and Lower Hoh Rd. Small-scale local history is preserved at Fletcher Cem near the banks of Fletcher Cr. The geography reflects the intersection of the river delta and the maritime environment, from the tidal reaches of Ruby Beach to the southern prominence of Browns Point.