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1965 Map of Mount Daniel

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Mount Daniel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Mount Daniel and Mount Hinman dominate this high-alpine region along the boundary of Snoqualmie National Forest and Wenatchee National Forest. This 1965 field-checked survey reveals an intricate network of ice and water, featuring the Lynch Glacier and Hinman Glacier feeding into a dense concentration of high-elevation basins. The map documents numerous remote water bodies including Venus Lake, Jade Lake, and the large Waptus Lake at the southern edge.

Transport through this glaciated landscape is defined by traditional foot routes rather than roads. The Cascade Crest Trail and Pacific Crest Trail traverse the ridgelines, passing through notable landmarks like Deception Pass and Cathedral Rock. The presence of established paths such as the Deception Creek Trail near Deception Creek illustrates how early hikers and foresters navigated the divide between King and Kittitas counties before modern conservation designations further shaped the wilderness.