1956 Map of Salmon River

About this map

The Quinault Indian Reservation and the southern reaches of Olympic National Park define this mid-century portrait of the Washington coast's dense river systems. Centered on the confluence of the Clearwater River and the Queets River, the map captures a landscape almost entirely shaped by water and timber management. While U.S. 101 provides the primary transit corridor in the southwest corner, the interior is a network of named water bodies and peaks like Mt Octopus. The presence of the Queets Ranger Sta and several Gravel Pits reflects the active federal management and infrastructure development within the Olympic National Forest during the 1950s. Navigational landmarks along the rivers, such as Rocky Rapids and Lyman Rapids, offer specific points of interest for those studying historical river travel and the geography of Jefferson County.