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1987 Map of Le Dout Creek

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Le Dout Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Puyallup River and its glacial-fed tributaries dominate this landscape on the western approaches to the Cascades in the late twentieth century. This terrain is defined by a series of steep drainages, including Le Dout Creek and Voight Creek, which flow north from the high ground known as The Divide. Along the river valley, evidence of mountain-dependent infrastructure is visible, including a Flume, a small Dam, and a Gaging Station located near the confluence with the Mowich River.

Resource extraction and seasonal access are the primary human signatures on this map, indicated by numerous Borrow Pits and Gravel Pits tucked into the hillsides. A network of 4wd trails and unimproved roads navigates the ridges between Evans Creek and Niesson Creek, providing access to the more remote corners of the Pierce County backcountry. Historically significant features like Rushingwater Creek flow into the main river channel, marking the transition from rugged timberlands to the river bottom.