Elwha,_Washington

Elwha, Washington

Elwha, Washington

Unincorporated community in Washington, United States

Elwha is an unincorporated community in Clallam County, Washington, United States.[1] The community is located along U.S. Route 101 about 9 miles (14 km) from Port Angeles,[2] on the northern edge of the Olympic National Park.[3] The community is located on the Elwha River; where the Elwha Ecosystem Restoration Project took place.[4][5]

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The National Park Service usually staffs a ranger station for Olympic National Park in Elwha,[6] although it is currently closed.[7] There is also a small interpretive site commemorating the Elwha River Restoration Project.[8]

References

  1. [1]
    "Elwha", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. [2]
    Google. "Port Angeles, Washington to Elwha, Washington 98363" (Map). Google Maps. Google.
  3. [3]
    Olympic National Park. "Maps". National Park Service. OLYMmap1. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  4. [4]
    Olympic National Park. "Elwha River Restoration". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  5. [5]
    Olympic National Park. "Elwha Brochure". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  6. [6]
    "Visitor Centers in Olympic National Park". Olympic National Park Trips. May 11, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  7. [7]
    "Elwha Ranger Station: Olympic National Park". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  8. [8]
    "Elwha Dam Interpretive Site: Olympic National Park". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.


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