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2023 Map of Mount Christie

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mount Christie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Olympic National Park and surrounding Olympic Wilderness dominate this high-elevation mountain terrain, where the peaks of the Olympic Mountains form a significant hydrographic divide. This area is characterized by the headwaters of two major river systems: the North Fork Quinault River flowing southwest and the Elwha River flowing northeast. The high point of Low Divide serves as a critical pass between these drainages, accompanied by the alpine waters of Lake Mary and Lake Margaret.

Navigation through this primitive landscape relies on a network of established paths, including the North Fork Quinault River Trl and the Elwha River Trl. Notable summits like Mt Christie, Mt Seattle, and Mt Lawson define the vertical scale of the region. The map preserves the nomenclature of remote landmarks such as Martins Park and Muncaster Mtn, essential for understanding the early surveying and exploration of the Olympic Peninsula's interior.