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2017 Map of North Cove

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of North Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cape Shoalwater and the surrounding coastal environment of Pacific County define this map's landscape, where the shifting sands of the North Beach Peninsula meet the entrance to Willapa Bay. The small settlement of North Cove and the seaside community of Dexter by the Sea are tucked behind the protective curve of Graveyard Spit, illustrating the delicate balance of coastal habitation in a region defined by dramatic erosion and sediment movement.

A complex network of tidal waterways and drainage projects, such as Drainage Ditch Number 1 and various sloughs including Cannery Slough and Kindred Slough, reveal the history of local industry and land management. The presence of Warrenton Cannery Rd points to the area's maritime economic roots, while the expanse of the Pacific Ocean and the Leadbetter Channel highlight the navigational importance of this shoreline.