1950 Map of Lake Crescent

About this map

Lake Crescent dominates this mid-century topographic study, showing the transition from industrial utility to recreational conservation. Along its northern and western shores, the Port Angeles and Western railroad and the Olympic Highway provide the primary access to small settlements like Piedmont and Ovington. The map documents the boundary between the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park, highlighting the importance of the Ranger Station near Barnes Pt. Deep within the interior, the terrain rises sharply toward Pyramid Mountain and Sourdough Mtn, while the southern reaches capture the headwaters of the Soleduck River. This era reflects a landscape where infrastructure like the Gravel Pit coexisted with natural landmarks such as Marymere Falls and the high Happy Lake Ridge.