1957 Map of Forks

About this map

The Soleduck River, Calawah River, and Bogachiel River converge near the growing timber town of Forks, defining the hydraulic character of the Olympic Peninsula in the late 1950s. The landscape reflects a transition from early pioneer industry to organized state management, evidenced by the presence of an Old Railroad Grade and active Logging Railroad tracks winding through the river valleys. Educational and community focal points like Quillayute Valley H S and the Cassel Sch near the Hoh River serve the dispersed population.