2011 Map of Salmon River West

About this map

The Salmon River and Queets River dominate this coastal river valley landscape, carving winding paths through the Olympic Peninsula's dense drainage network. These two major watercourses are fed by an intricate system of tributaries, including McKinnon Creek, Hurst Creek, and Harlow Creek, which suggest the heavy precipitation and active hydrology of the region. The map reveals a land primarily defined by its waterways and a managed forest infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of Bureau of Indian Affairs and National Forest development roads. While residential centers are absent, the network of routes like Bia 9200 RD and NFD 3000 RD provide access through the timberlands. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the headwaters of the North Fork Raft River begin their descent toward the Pacific, marking the topographic transition between these significant river basins.