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1950 Map of Elwha

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Elwha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Elwha River hydropower and wilderness recreation define this 1950 survey, which captures the river corridor before the historic dam removals of the 21st century. The map depicts a landscape shaped by early 20th-century industry, notably the Olympic Power Plant situated below Lake Aldwell. To the north, the Old Railroad Grade and Port Angeles Clallam County Airport show the infrastructure supporting the nearby regional hub.

Within the boundaries of Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest, the map details a network of backcountry sites including Waumilla Lodge, the Elwha Ranger Sta, and Altaire Camp Grounds. Small settlements like Piedmont and Coville sit near the northern edge, while the rugged interior is marked by landmarks such as McDonald Mountain and Unicorn Peak, accessible via the Hurricane Hill Trail.