2014 Map of Ashford

About this map

Ashford and the adjacent settlement of National serve as the primary gateways to the southwest entrance of Mount Rainier National Park on this 2014 survey. The landscape is defined by the powerful drainage of the Nisqually River, which forms the boundary between Pierce and Lewis counties. North of the river, the terrain is etched by a dense network of tributaries including Busy Wild Cr, Beaver Cr, and the Mashel River. The map highlights the transition from residential clusters like Tahoma Woods to the managed wilderness of the Elbe Hills Trailhead. Local infrastructure is concentrated along Wa-706 and Mount Tahoma Canyon Rd, reflecting the area's role as a vital corridor for park access and mountain recreation. The intricate contour lines reveal the steep, deeply dissected ridges of the southern Cascades, where numerous creeks such as Niesson Cr and Big Cr cut through the forest.