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1956 Map of Mount Olympus

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Olympic Hot Springs and high alpine glaciers define this mid-century survey of the Olympic Peninsula's interior. The landscape is dominated by the massive ice fields of Mount Olympus, including the Blue Glacier, Humes Glacier, and Carrie Glacier. Human presence is marked by isolated outposts such as Humes Ranch and Michaels Ranch along the Elwha River, alongside early infrastructure like the Hurricane Hill Lookout. The network of back-country trails and shelters, including Idaho Shelter and Lillian Shelter, illustrates the era's focus on wilderness management within Olympic National Park. The map also captures significant water features like Lake Mills and the dramatic passage at Goblins Gate, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the Hoh River and Queets River headwaters before late-20th-century environmental shifts.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain