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2011 Map of Hoh Head

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hoh Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Oil City sits at the southern edge of this coastal landscape, marking a historical point of settlement where the terrestrial world meets the Pacific Ocean. The geography is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including Goodman Creek, Minter Creek, and Mosquito Creek, which carve through the terrain before reaching the shore. Significant coastal landmarks like Hoh Head and Diamond Rock punctuate the waterline, providing distinct navigational points along this section of the Washington coast.

A complex web of logging or access roads permeates the interior, crossing over numerous tributaries such as North Fork Mosquito Creek and Fossil Creek. This 2011 survey captures the area's transition from the shoreline at Boulder Beach to the upland reaches of Maxfield Creek and Murphy Creek, reflecting the intersection of maritime proximity and the commercial timber landscape of the Olympic Peninsula.