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2023 Map of North Cove

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of North Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Cape Shoalwater and the shifting sands of Graveyard Spit define this coastal landscape at the entrance to Willapa Bay. The map documents a fragile coastal environment where the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge spans both the northern mainland near North Cove and the northern tip of the North Beach Peninsula at Leadbetter Point. This area is characterized by intricate tidal waterways like Cannery Slough and Teal Duck Slough, reflecting a landscape deeply influenced by the Pacific tides.

Local heritage is anchored by the North Cove Pioneer Cem and the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribal Cem, providing vital reference points for genealogists. Small coastal settlements such as Dexter by the Sea are connected by local routes like Tokeland Rd, while inland drainage is managed through infrastructure like Drainage Ditch Number 1, illustrating the ongoing human effort to stabilize and inhabit this dynamic shoreline.