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1904 Map of Mount Adams

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Mount Adams
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Mount Adams and the sprawling volcanic landscape of the High Cascades dominate this 1904 survey, captured before the full development of modern forest infrastructure. The map depicts a rugged alpine environment defined by active glaciers such as Klickitat Glacier, Rusk Glacier, and Mazama Glacier. To the east, the Yakima Indian Reservation covers the Lincoln Plateau and Peavine Ridge, showing a region largely devoid of permanent settlements save for isolated outposts like Kesslers Ranch.

The drainage patterns of the Klickitat River and its multiple forks provide a clear view of the hydrological importance of the snow-capped peaks. Local landmarks such as Signal Peak and Goat Butte anchor the geography, while the crossing at Parrotts Bridge and the presence of natural water sources like Wonder Spring and Mud Spring suggest the early routes used by cattlemen and explorers navigating the Snoqualmie National Forest.