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2023 Map of Lilliwaup

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Hood Canal dominates this coastal landscape, separating the mainland from the western edge of the Great Peninsula. The settlement of Lilliwaup sits at the mouth of Lilliwaup Creek, where the water transitions into Lilliwaup Bay. Just inland, the terrain rises sharply to reveal Lilliwaup Falls, a distinctive landmark in this timber-dense region of Mason County. Across the canal, the community of Dewatto and its neighboring Little Dewatto occupy the shoreline near Dewatto Bay, serving as remote outposts along the winding Dewatto River.

The interior of the peninsula is characterized by a dense network of freshwater bodies, including Maggie Lake, Wood Lake, and Aldrich Lake. This geography indicates a landscape defined by glacial activity and high-elevation drainage, where local roads like NE Dewatto Rd and NE Belfair Tahuya Rd navigate around significant features such as The Peat Bog and Pickers Pond. At the southern edge, The Great Bend marks a dramatic turn in the canal's path, a crucial navigational point for maritime traffic in the Puget Sound area.