Connor Creek is a small stream that drains a rural area in western
Grays Harbor County. The mouth of the creek, which empties directly
into the Pacific Ocean between Copalis Beach and Ocean City, has
historically migrated north and south depending on the time of year
and weather conditions. Since the 1940s, local residents have used
various means to keep the creek mouth in a meander zone between
what is now Surfcrest Condominiums and Seaview Estates. In the late
1980s, Connor Creek turned southward, threatening buildings at
Surfcrest. In 1988, a Department of the Army permit was issued for
construction of a rock revetment and channeling of the creek to
protect developed areas at Surfcrest.
THEN 1994
In the mid-1990s, the mouth of the creek began to move rapidly
northward. As of November 2002, the creek mouth had migrated some
8,000 feet north of its circa-1987 location. The creek mouth is
still moving northward toward the Copalis River. Migration of the
creek has resulted in dramatic erosion of property and both private
and public access to the beach has been severed.
and NOW
Once you solve the Puzzle and make it to the parking area,
follow the fence South until you find the end and go around it.
Walk up on the Bridge and take a look at the Creek from the middle.
A beautiful picture most people drive by too fast to see. Kids and
Dogs are O.K. but I wouldn't take them on the bridge. There isn't
much room between the railing and the cars.