1998 Map of Anderson Lake

About this map

The Nisqually River flows through the northern reaches of this mountainous landscape, marking a portion of the boundary between Pierce and Lewis counties. In the high elevations of the late 1990s, the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and named summits, including the secluded Anderson Lake and the various branches of the river system. The presence of a Communication Tower on a high ridge indicates the modern infrastructure necessary for this remote terrain, while the steep grades are carved by water bodies such as North Fork Mineral Creek, Gallup Creek, and Ruby Creek. The map reflects a landscape primarily shaped by natural topography and water flow rather than dense human settlement, typical of the high-country forest lands in the Pacific Northwest at the end of the century.