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1971 Map of Golden Lakes

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Golden Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Mount Rainier National Park and the Snoqualmie National Forest dominate this 1971 topographical survey, revealing the infrastructure of high-elevation conservation and recreation in Pierce County. The map documents the northern access points to the park, including the Carbon River Entrance and the Carbon River Ranger Station. This era shows a landscape managed for wilderness experience, evidenced by the winding path of the Wonderland Trail as it traverses the North Mowich River and climbs toward the cluster of Golden Lakes.

Strategic vantage points such as the Tolmie Peak Lookout overlooking Eunice Lake were vital for fire monitoring during this period. The survey also captures numerous Shelters and a Patrol Cabin, marking essential stopovers for backcountry rangers and hikers. The complex drainage network of the Puyallup River and Mowich River systems illustrates the steep verticality of the terrain, from peaks like Florence Peak to the deep river valleys below.