2023 Map of Golden Lakes

About this map

Mount Rainier National Park occupies the eastern half of this terrain, where the high-altitude landscape transitions from the dense Snoqualmie National Forest into protected wilderness. The western slopes are defined by a complex network of forest access routes, specifically the numerous Evans Ck Jeep trails that navigate the drainages of Evans Creek and Voight Creek. This 2023 survey illustrates the modern recreation-heavy management of the area, showing how the historic Wonderland Trail winds past the Golden Lakes and through the Mount Rainier Wilderness. Prominent peaks like Arthur Peak and Tolmie Peak mark the jagged ridgelines between the North Mowich River and Carbon River valleys. The concentration of labeled backcountry paths and named ridges provides a detailed view of the modern infrastructure supporting mountaineering and wilderness exploration in the Northwest.