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1955 Map of Taholah

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Taholah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Quinault Indian Reservation occupies the primary landscape of this mid-century coastal survey, where the dense hydrology of the Olympic Peninsula meets the Pacific Ocean. The village of Taholah sits at the critical junction where the Quinault River empties into the sea, serving as a focal point for the region’s maritime and riverine activity. To the south, a Coast Guard Res and a Loran Mast at Point Grenville highlight the area's strategic importance for coastal navigation and defense during the 1950s.

The coastline is defined by dramatic geological features, from the heights of Pratt Cliff to offshore landmarks like Tunnel Island, Sea Lion Rock, and the Grenville Arch. These features fall within the Copalis Rock National Wildlife Refuge, indicating early efforts to preserve the habitat of the rocky shoreline. Inland, the map traces the winding paths of the Raft River and numerous tributaries such as Whale Creek and Wolf Creek, illustrating the timber-rich, water-carved terrain of Grays Harbor County.