1970s Maps of Pierce County, Washington

1. 1971 Map of Sunrise, 1974 Print

   

   1971 Sunrise

   1974 Print · USGS

   Mount Rainier's northeast slopes in the early seventies show a landscape defined by retreating ice and rising alpine tourism. Traces of historical activity can be found at the Glacier Basin Mine, while hikers and historians can follow the Wonderland Trail past the Mt Fremont Lookout and the Sunrise Ranger Station.

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4. 1971 Map of White River Park, 1974 Print

   

   1971 White River Park

   1974 Print · USGS

   Mount Rainier's northeast wilderness comes into focus in the 1970s, showing the high-elevation trails and ranger outposts of the Cascades. Researchers can trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail past Sheep Lake or locate the Patrol Cabin and White River Ranger Station.

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7. 1971 Map of Mt Rainier West, 1974 Print

   

   1971 Mt Rainier West

   1974 Print · USGS

   Mount Rainier's western glaciers and alpine meadows are captured in great detail during the early seventies. Hikers and historians can trace the Wonderland Trail past Mirror Lakes, the historic buildings at Longmire, and the Nisqually Mines.

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10. 1971 Map of Chinook Pass, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Chinook Pass

    1974 Print · USGS

    Mount Rainier's eastern wilderness is documented here in the early seventies, capturing the intersection of high mountain passes and deep forest drainages. Hikers and historians can trace the Wonderland Trail, the Shriner Peak Lookout Tower, and the Grove of the Patriarchs.

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13. 1971 Map of Mount Wow, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Mount Wow

    1974 Print · USGS

    Mount Rainier's western wilderness is captured here in the early seventies, detailing the transition from national forest to national park. Hikers and historians can trace the Wonderland Trail past the Marine Memorial Airplane Crash Monument and remote sites like Lake George.

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16. 1971 Map of Mt Rainier East, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Mt Rainier East

    1974 Print · USGS

    The eastern slopes of the mountain in the early 1970s reveal a landscape of massive ice flows and established alpine trails. Trace the routes of climbers and hikers through Camp Muir, the Paradise Glacier Caves, and Reflection Lakes.

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19. 1971 Map of Mowich Lake, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Mowich Lake

    1974 Print · USGS

    Mount Rainier's northwest wilderness is charted in the early seventies, detailing the high glaciers and backcountry camps of the era. Hikers and researchers can trace the Wonderland Trail past Mowich Lake to remote landmarks like Mist Park and Spray Falls.

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22. 1971 Map of Golden Lakes, 1974 Print

    

    1971 Golden Lakes

    1974 Print · USGS

    Mount Rainier's northern wilderness is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing the high-country trails and ranger infrastructure of the day. Map collectors and hikers can trace the Wonderland Trail past the Tolmie Peak Lookout and the remote Golden Lakes.

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25. 1975 Map of Snoqualmie Pass, 1977 Print

    

    1975 Snoqualmie Pass

    1977 Print · USGS

    The central Cascades are shown here in the mid-seventies, just as the regional balance between industrial timber, rail transport, and recreation was shifting. Genealogists and hikers can trace old rail stops like Lester and Nagrom, or follow the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail past Keechelus Lake.

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28. 1975 Map of Tacoma, 1977 Print

    

    1975 Tacoma

    1977 Print · USGS

    The Puget Sound region in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape of growing urban centers and massive federal installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Tacoma and Olympia, or locate landmarks like the McNeil Island Penitentiary and Fort Lewis Military Reservation.

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31. 1978 Map of Mount Rainier

    

    1978 Mount Rainier

    1978 Print · USGS

    The high Cascades and the Yakima backcountry are shown in detail during the late seventies, centered on the glacial peaks and river valleys. Researchers can trace the development of Packwood and Goose Prairie or locate landmarks like the Packwood Landing Strip and Rimrock Lake.

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