2011 Map of Makah Bay

About this map

Makah Indian Reservation lands dominate this coastal landscape at the northwestern tip of the contiguous United States. The topography is defined by the convergence of the Pacific Ocean and the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, featuring prominent landmarks like Cape Flattery and Bahokus Peak. The small settlement of Waatch sits at the head of Makah Bay, where the Waatch River reaches the coast. Much of the inland terrain is marked by timber access roads like Quarry Rd and A-Line Rd, which wind through the ridges near Archawat Peak. The Makah National Salmon Hatchery on the Sooes River represents a critical intersection of modern resource management and traditional territory. Along the southern coastline, the boundary of Olympic National Park begins, preserving the shoreline near Shi-Shi Beach and Petroleum Creek.