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1934 Map of Maiden Peak

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Maiden Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Maiden Peak and the high volcanic terrain of the Cascades dominate this 1930s landscape, an era when the region was defined by forest management and emerging infrastructure. The map reveals a network of government outposts, including the Crane Prairie Guard Sta, Rosland Guard Sta, and Davis Creek Guard Sta, which were essential for overseeing these timberlands before modern automation. Settlement is sparse, represented by isolated outposts like Caldwell Ranch and Graft Ranch, while the village of Lapine serves as a primary hub along the Southern Pacific railroad line.

Water management and natural curiosities are prominent, from the Fish Hatchery near Pringle Falls to the unusual Edison Ice Cave in the northeast. The transition from early trails like the Lake Trail to improved routes like Century Drive and the Fremont Highway illustrates the growing accessibility of the high lakes, including Cultus Lake and Davis Lake, just as the region's recreational and industrial patterns began to solidify.