2013 Map of Elochoman Pass

About this map

Elochoman Pass serves as a critical geographic divide in this high-altitude landscape where the headwaters of several major regional drainage systems begin their descent. This area marks the convergence of Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties, defined by a complex network of branching waterways including the W Fork Chehalis River and the E Fork Chehalis River. The topography is shaped by deep drainage basins and prominent ridges, with Sage Creek Low Gap providing another notable passage through the terrain. To the south, the N Fork Elochoman River and the S Fork Grays River originate, illustrating the hydrological significance of this highland as a source for river systems flowing toward the Pacific and the interior. The map reveals a landscape managed primarily for its natural resources, characterized by the absence of formal settlements and a reliance on these natural gaps for passage.