1982 Map of Tunnel Island

About this map

The Quinault Indian Reservation dominates this coastal landscape where the Raft River meets the Pacific Ocean. This 1982 survey illustrates a rugged interface between land and sea, marked by distinctive offshore formations including Tunnel Island, Elephant Rock, and Willoughby Rock within the Copalis Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The interior terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses such as Red Creek, Camp Creek, and Duck Creek, which carve through the wooded uplands. While the area remains largely undeveloped, the presence of numerous Gravel Pits scattered along the river valley and ridges points to the localized industrial activity required for road maintenance and regional infrastructure. The map also captures geological landmarks like Pratt Cliff and the sea-carved Arch and Cave near the river mouth, providing a detailed record of this protected Washington shoreline.