2017 Map of Grayland

About this map

Grayland and the surrounding coastal corridor of Southwest Washington are defined by a landscape of narrow lakes and tidewaters tucked behind the dunes of the Pacific Ocean. This survey captures the transition from the beachside communities of Cohassett and Heather to the salt marshes of South Bay and Sopun Inlet. A unique local landmark, the Grayland Intergalactic Airport, sits central to the quadrangle, illustrating the eccentricities of this remote coastal stretch. The drainage patterns of the Elk River and Andrews Creek carve through the inland rising ground toward Seastrand Ridge, while the road network, including Cranberry Rd and Sea Hurst Rd, connects the low-lying settlements. The presence of numerous named water bodies like Long Lake and Horseshoe Lake underscores the high water table and marshy character of this cranberrry-growing region.