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1935 Map of Mount Olympus

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Mount Olympus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The massive ice fields of Mount Olympus dominate this mid-century survey, detailing the complex glacial system of the Olympic National Park. This 1935 mapping, based on aerial photography from 1933, documents the high alpine environment before modern glacial retreat became a primary focus of study. The map shows the Ice River Glacier, White Glacier, and Hubert Glacier radiating from the triple peaks of the central massif.

Lower elevations reveal a landscape managed for both recreation and early settlement, with the Olympic Hot Springs Road providing access to Olympic Hot Springs. Throughout the deep river valleys of the Hoh River and Elwha River, the map identifies backcountry infrastructure like the Olympus Guard Station, Idaho Shelter, and established sites such as Michaels Ranch and Humes Ranch. This record is essential for tracing old trail networks like the Wolf Creek Trail and identifying early fire management landmarks like the Hurricane Hill Lookout.