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2023 Map of La Push

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of La Push
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The coastal village of La Push serves as the focal point for this map of the Olympic Peninsula's western edge. Located at the mouth of the Quillayute River, the settlement is surrounded by the complex terrain of the Olympic National Park and the Washington Islands Wilderness. This landscape is defined by its dramatic offshore features, including the massive James Island and the isolated sea stacks of Cake Rock, Dahdayla, and Sea Lion Rock.

Tracing the coastline reveals a series of prominent landforms and beaches, from Rialto Beach in the north to First Beach and Quateata to the south. Hikers and researchers can follow the path of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail as it winds along the shore, passing unique geological markers like the Hole-in-the-Wall. The map details the intricate drainage systems of Johnson Creek and Ellen Creek where they meet the Pacific, illustrating the intersection of maritime wilderness and tribal lands.