As we look harder at the damage that has been done to water flowing over Pierce county, going back to old plat maps, you see some mysteries about where empty channels run.
The thing to notice is the path that Clover Creek takes through Parkland and into and out of Steilacoom Lake.
Enjoy exploring. You will learn why there are dry channels around Western State Hospital and through the middle of Lakewood.
An update courtesy of Sandy Williamson who submitted this chart of changes to Clover Creek.
Pierce Prairie Post 
I lived in Parkland just blocks from the creek. I saw the flood damage of my friends homes…I can’t thank you enough for keeping this important issue alive and encouraging everyone to work together to make a good difference for local landowners and businesses. Respectfully, Karen