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1950 Map of Glacier Peak

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Glacier Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Glacier Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Mount Baker National Forest and Wenatchee National Forest. This 1950 survey documents the complex glacial systems of the era, including the Chocolate Glacier, Honeycomb Glacier, and White Chuck Glacier. The map serves as a vital record for mountain history, detailing the remote infrastructure that supported early backcountry travelers and foresters.

Strategic locations such as the Suiattle Guard Sta and Kennedy Hot Springs Guard Station are shown alongside several wilderness refuges including Mackinaw Shelter and Glacier Peak Shelter. The legendary Pacific Crest Trail is traced across the high ridges, connecting notable passes like Fire Creek Pass and White Pass. Evidence of high-country human activity is visible at Lyman Camp near Miners Ridge, providing a specific look at the routes and camps established before the further expansion of wilderness designations.