1957 Map of Pysht

About this map

The Strait of Juan de Fuca shoreline and the heavily timbered drainages of the northern Olympic Peninsula define this 1957 survey. Following the river valleys and coast, the presence of numerous segments labeled Old Railroad Grade reveals the legacy of early 20th-century logging operations that once moved timber from the interior to the coast. The settlement of Pysht sits near the mouth of the Pysht River, serving as a coastal anchor, while Albion is situated further inland near the Calawah River. Within the Olympic National Forest, evidence of mountain surveillance and forest management is clear at the North Point Lookout and the Kloshe Nanich Lookout (Aband). Lowland activity centers around the Soleduck River corridor, where the Snider Ranger Sta and Deep Creek Guard Station mark points of administrative control in the wilderness. Along the northern coast, the Pillar Point State Recreational Area provides a dedicated space for public use near Pillar Point.