1982 Map of Shale Slough

About this map

The Quinault Indian Reservation occupies the center of this coastal landscape, where the Quinault River winds westward toward the Pacific Ocean. This 1980s field study captures a transitional timber and tribal landscape, characterized by numerous logging-era traces including the Mounts Railroad and an Old Railroad Grade cutting through the dense drainage basins. The intricate network of waterways, including Shale Slough, California Slough, and Duck Creek, underscores the wetland nature of the lower Quinault valley.