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2020 Map of Lake Quinault East

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lake Quinault East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Quinault serves as the gateway to this portion of the Olympic Peninsula, where the Quinault River feeds into the expansive Lake Quinault. The landscape is defined by the transition from the lakeside lowlands to the high elevations of the Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. Numerous ridges and peaks dominate the interior, including Colonel Bob, Mt O'Neil, and Bell Mtn, which are separated by steep drainages like Wright Canyon.

Transport and recreation in the area are focused around the water, with the Quinault South Shore FH 5 providing access to local landmarks. A network of pathways such as the Lodge Trail, Resort Trail, and Quinault Loop suggests a community and economy deeply tied to the surrounding wilderness. To the south, the headwaters of the W Fork Humptulips River emerge from the high terrain of Humptulips Ridge, illustrating the complex hydrology of this temperate rainforest environment.