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2023 Map of Elwha

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Elwha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Elwha River carves a deep path through this landscape, marking the transition from the coastal plains of Port Angeles into the dense forests of the Olympic National Park. This 2023 survey documents the region after significant ecological restoration efforts, showing the river winding past Elwha and meeting tributaries like Little River and Indian Creek. To the north, the William R Fairchild International Airport sits near the edge of the urban development that spreads along roads like Piedmont Rd and Dan Kelly Rd.

Southward, the terrain rises sharply into the Olympic Mountains, where the Olympic Wilderness protects summits such as McDonald Mtn and Unicorn Peak. The map details a network of rural routes, including Eden Valley Rd and State Forest Rd, which navigate the foothills. These roads provide access to the Olympic National Forest, illustrating how residential pockets like Eden Valley interface with protected federal lands.