Elwha, Washington
Elwha, Washington | |
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  Elwha | |
| Coordinates: 48°03′38″N 123°35′35″W / 48.06056°N 123.59306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
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]
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
[edit]- ^ "Elwha", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ "Port Angeles, Washington to Elwha, Washington 98363" (Map). Google Maps.
- ^ Olympic National Park. "Maps". National Park Service. OLYMmap1. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Olympic National Park. "Elwha River Restoration". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Olympic National Park. "Elwha Brochure". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "Visitor Centers in Olympic National Park". Olympic National Park Trips. May 11, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "Elwha Ranger Station: Olympic National Park". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "Elwha Dam Interpretive Site: Olympic National Park". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
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