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2011 Map of Western

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Western
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The settlement of Western sits near the headwaters of the Johns River, anchoring a coastal Washington landscape defined by a dense network of river systems and drainage canals. The geography is dominated by the intricate branching of the Elk River, including its West Branch, Middle Branch, and East Branch, which carve through the terrain. The presence of Crawford Ditch indicates historical efforts to manage the water levels of these wetlands and bottomlands.

In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the North River and its tributary Freshwater Creek create a distinct hydrological divide from the northern basins. This area is characterized by the convergence of several family-named or locally significant watercourses, such as Atwood Creek, Archer Creek, and Barlow Creek. The map provides a detailed view of these riparian corridors before they reach the nearby Grays Harbor estuaries, making it a valuable resource for tracing historical land use and natural water boundaries in the region.