2020 Map of Reade Hill

About this map

The town of Forks and the adjacent Forks-Prairie serve as the primary human footprint in this corner of the Pacific Northwest, where the Calahaw River and its branches meet. This 2020 landscape is defined by the dense river systems of the Olympic National Forest, including the South Fork Calawah River and Elk Cr. The topography transitions from the populated valley floor to significant elevations like Reade Hill and the Olympic Mountains in the south. Notable for local history and recreation, the area includes the Forks Cem and the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail, which skirts the southern boundary. The presence of the Bogachiel Rain Forest Wetland near the Bogachiel River highlights the region's specialized ecosystem, while several named ridges like Calahaw Ridge and Elk Ridge dictate the movement of drainage creeks such as Fossil Cr and Ripple Cr.