2023 Map of Matheny Ridge

About this map

Higley Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this heavily forested landscape along the boundary between Jefferson and Grays Harbor counties. The terrain is defined by its complex drainage network, where the Sams River and Matheny Creek carve through the high ground of Sams Ridge and Matheny Ridge. This modern survey illustrates the overlapping administrative layers of conservation, from the core of Olympic National Park and the Olympic Wilderness to the surrounding Olympic National Forest. The map documents the intricate river systems that support the regional ecology, including the North Fork Salmon River and Middle Fork Salmon River. This transition from protected peaks to managed forest land reveals the structural priorities of modern land management in the Pacific Northwest.