1999 Map of Mount Olympus

About this map

Mount Olympus stands as the dramatic centerpiece of this high-altitude survey, surrounded by the ice fields of Olympic National Park at the close of the twentieth century. The map documents an intricate glacial system including the massive Blue Glacier, White Glacier, and Hoh Glacier, which feed the headwaters of the Hoh River and Queets River. This technical study captures the extent of the permanent ice and snow features like the Snow Dome and the Humes Glacier before contemporary glacial retreat. Hikers and researchers can identify remote landmarks such as the shelters at Glacier Meadows and the steep traverses of Blizzard Pass and Glacier Pass. The terrain is marked by significant peaks, including Mount Mathias and the Middle Peak, providing a precise record of this alpine environment.