2014 Map of Kalaloch Ridge

About this map

The Olympic Mountains dominate this 2014 terrain study, defining the high-relief landscape of western Jefferson County. Much of the southern and western portions of the sheet fall within the protected boundaries of Olympic National Park, where the Kalaloch Ridge serves as a prominent geographic spine. The map documents an intricate drainage system feeding into the coastal watershed, notably the north-flowing Hoh River and the southward winding Clearwater River. Local waterways like Steamboat Cr and Braden Cr carve deep through the forested ridges, while the river systems are marked by named navigational features such as Skookumchuck Rapids and Barker Rapids. Human presence is confined to the periphery, with access provided by primitive routes such as Oil City Rd, G L Shake Rd, and NPS Road 1435, reflecting the area's role as a managed wilderness and timber resource zone.