1950 Map of Lake Crescent

About this map

Lake Crescent dominates this Olympic Peninsula landscape, where steep topography meets the shoreline at points like Harrigan Pt and Saratoga Pt. In the mid-20th century, the Olympic Highway followed the southern shore, connecting small lakeside landings and recreation sites. Settlement is concentrated in small pockets such as Piedmont on the northern shore and Ovington to the west. This map captures a transition in land use, showing the boundary where the Olympic National Forest meets the Olympic National Park. High-elevation landmarks like Pyramid Mountain and Aurora Peak rise sharply from the water, while the Soleduck River Trail and Aurora Trail provide access to the backcountry. The presence of a Ranger Station near Marymere Falls and a Gravel Pit along the highway reflects the management of this protected wilderness area during its postwar development.