1990 Map of Salmon River East

About this map

The Quinault Indian Reservation and Olympic National Park meet in this Pacific Northwest landscape defined by the convergence of several major river systems. This 1990 provisional survey documents the drainage basins of the Queets River and the Salmon River, revealing a terrain where administrative boundaries follow the crests of features like Matheny Ridge. The map shows the Queets Ranger Sta situated along the river, marking a point of human presence in the protected wilderness. Small-scale resource extraction is noted by the presence of a Borrow Pit and Gravel Pit scattered near the forest boundaries. The intricate network of waterways, including Tacoma Creek and the North Fork Quinault River, highlights the region's hydrological complexity before these waters reach the coast. This record captures the boundary lines between Jefferson and Grays Harbor counties as they existed in the late 20th century.