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1950 Map of Lake Sutherland

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Lake Sutherland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Lake Sutherland and the eastern edge of Lake Crescent define the northern landscape of this 1950 field-checked survey. The area transitions from the lowland corridor occupied by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad to the steep elevations of the Olympic Mountains. Small settlements such as Ramapo, Maple Grove, and Snug Harbor are established along the Olympic Highway, reflecting the mid-century development of the Olympic Peninsula as a destination for travel and timber.

To the south, the map climbs into the protected wilderness of Olympic National Park and the Olympic National Forest. Distinctive landmarks like Mount Storm King and Lizard Head Peak dominate the high ridges, while a network of drainages including Barnes Creek and Indian Creek carve through the terrain. The presence of the State Forest Road and various Trail markings indicate the early infrastructure for forest management and recreation in these high altitudes.