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2011 Map of Mount Rainier East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Emmons Glacier and the high eastern flanks of the mountain define this landscape, where early 21st-century mapping documents the complex interaction of ice, rock, and water. High-altitude refuges like Camp Muir and Camp Schurman provide essential anchor points for mountaineers navigating the Cowlitz Glacier or the prominent Steamboat Prow. The topography is shaped by dramatic formations such as Gibraltar Rock and the Nisqually Cleaver, revealing the intricate drainage patterns that feed the Ohanapecosh River.

Further south, the visitor-centric infrastructure at Paradise and Alta Vista transitions into the deeper valleys of the Muddy Fork Cowlitz River. This area is characterized by numerous water features, including Martha Falls and Sylvia Falls, along with engineering landmarks like the Canyon Bridge. The map details a network of ridges and basins, from Stevens Ridge to the secluded Marsh Lakes, illustrating the accessible wilderness near the Box Canyon Picnic Area.