2011 Map of Shale Slough

About this map

The Quinault River dominates this coastal landscape as it flows toward the Pacific Ocean, cutting through a network of creeks and prairie land. This 2011 survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the region, where the main river channel is joined by Shale Slough and various tributaries including Mounts Creek and Railroad Creek. The Chow Chow Bridge serves as a critical crossing point in a territory otherwise defined by its water systems and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) access roads. Further south, the terrain transitions into the drainage basins of the Wreck Creek and the North Fork Moclips River. This map is particularly valuable for its depiction of Baker Prairie, a distinct geographical opening within the heavily forested coastal corridor, and the dense web of forest roads like Bia 7000 RD that navigate the timbered slopes.