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1955 Map of Moclips

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Moclips
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Quinault Indian Reservation and the coastal settlements of Grays Harbor County define this mid-century Pacific shoreline. Small communities like Moclips, Pacific Beach, and Aloha are connected by a network of drainage systems including Joe Creek and the Moclips River. This survey captures the region's diverse economic and military footprint, featuring the Pacific Beach Naval Facility situated near the coastline and a Sawmill inland along Beaver Creek.

Evidence of historical transport and industry is visible through the Old RR Grade and several resource extraction sites like a Gravel Pit. The coastline is dotted with recreational and residential areas such as Sunset Beach, Iron Springs, and Roosevelt Beach, while the offshore waters are protected under the Washington Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The geographic transition from the high ground at Yellow Bluff to the southern reaches of Griffiths-Priday State Park shows the coastal development pattern of the era.