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2011 Map of Nahwatzel Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Nahwatzel Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Nahwatzel Lake and the surrounding lowland prairies of Mason County define this landscape of interconnected wetlands and timbered ridges. To the south, the community of Cloquallum serves as a local hub, anchored by the Cloquallum Grange and situated near the headwaters of Cloquallum Creek. The geography here is marked by extensive marshes and seasonally variable water bodies, most notably the large Cranberry Marsh that dominates the central portion of the quadrangle.

Drainage systems such as the East Fork Satsop River and Outlet Creek weave through a network of small upland lakes including Lystair Lake and Panhandle Lake. Organized camps like Camp Roland and Camp Bishop at Lost Lake suggest a long-standing use of the area for recreation and youth retreats. Distinctive terrain features such as Goose Prairie, Buck Prairie, and the prominent Snag Hill reflect the traditional naming conventions of early settlers and timber workers in the Olympic Peninsula foothills.