2020 Map of O'Took Prairie

About this map

O'Took Prairie forms a central low-lying clearing in this heavily forested section of the Olympic Peninsula, where the Raft River and its numerous tributaries dominate the landscape. This 2020 survey reveals a complex network of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) forest roads, such as Bia RD 7500 and Bia RD 9314, which provide access to the timberlands and remote drainages of Grays Harbor County. The hydrology is particularly dense here, featuring the N Fork Raft River, S Fork Raft River, and smaller streams like Lunch Creek and Hoh Cr. This map document records the modern infrastructure of a working forest landscape, tracing the intersections of named logging routes like Baird 7325 and Baird 7520 as they navigate the watershed. It serves as a precise record of the contemporary riparian environment and the specialized road system required for managing these coastal Washington woodlands.