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2011 Map of Mount Olympus

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Olympus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mount Olympus and its triple-peaked summit dominate this high-elevation study of the Olympic Mountains on the Olympic Peninsula. The map reveals a complex glacial system radiating from the central massif, where the massive Blue Glacier and Hoh Glacier define the upper reaches of the river drainages. To the west and south, the White Glacier and Hubert Glacier cling to the steep slopes above the headwaters of the South Fork Hoh River.

The presence of high-altitude features like Snow Dome, Blizzard Pass, and Glacier Meadows indicates the extreme alpine conditions of the region. This 2011 survey serves as a precise record of ice extent, showing the relationship between landmarks like Mount Mathias and the sprawling Humes Glacier. Below the ice line, numerous creeks such as Jemrod Creek and Martin Creek begin their descent toward Elk Lake and the Hoh River valley, illustrating the critical role of these glaciers as the source of the peninsula's major waterways.