1962 Map of Lester

About this map

The Lester settlement and the Northern Pacific railroad corridor define the northwestern corner of this 1962 topographical study. This territory is a complex junction of the Snoqualmie National Forest and Wenatchee National Forest, where the protected Green River Watershed (City of Tacoma) dominates the upper river valley. The map reveals a landscape defined by significant high-altitude passes and meadows, including Naches Pass and Government Meadow, which have served as vital crossing points through the Cascade Range. South of the Green River, the terrain rises sharply toward peaks like Arch Rock and Castle Mtn, while the Green River Airstrip provides a rare point of modern infrastructure in the deep forest. The density of named creeks and ridges, such as Sawmill Ridge and Pyramid Creek, illustrates the intricate drainage system feeding the Greenwater River and the Little Naches River.