1990 Map of Kimta Peak

About this map

Kimta Peak stands as the central high point of this 1990 provisional survey, marking a watershed within Olympic National Park. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of the Queets River and the North Fork Quinault River, where numerous creeks such as Hee Haw Creek and Tshletshy Creek carve through high-elevation ridges. The 1980s field checks and aerial photography captured a wilderness area largely devoid of roads, emphasizing trails and remote backcountry infrastructure. Hikers and researchers can identify historical markers of the era's recreational network, including the Trapper Shelter and the Halfway House Campsite along the river banks. Along the southern boundary, Tshletshy Ridge and the alpine waters of Kurtz Lake and Lake Beauty highlight the extreme topography and natural glacial features characteristic of this part of the Olympic Peninsula.