1950 Map of Lake Sutherland

About this map

Lake Sutherland and the eastern edge of Lake Crescent dominate this mid-century topographic record of the northern Olympic Peninsula. The settlement pattern is concentrated along the shorelines and narrow valleys, featuring small communities like Maple Grove and Snug Harbor at the water's edge, and Ramapo situated north of Bear Valley. Transport history is visible through the Old Piedmont Road and a defunct Railroad Grade that skirts the northern hills, hinting at the region's early logging or transit infrastructure before modern highway improvements. South of the lakes, the terrain rises sharply into the protected wilderness of Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park. This high-elevation country is defined by steep ridges and peaks, including Mount Storm King, Lizard Head Peak, and Mount Baldy, with remote alpine features such as Happy Lake and Stukey Lake tucked into the Happy Lake Ridge.