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2011 Map of Mount Rainier West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Columbia Crest and East Crater mark the high volcanic peaks of this landscape, where the glaciers of the Cascade Range converge. The western slopes of Mount Rainier are defined by massive ice flows including the Tahoma Glacier, Puyallup Glacier, and South Mowich Glacier. These glacial systems feed a network of high-altitude water features such as Saint Andrews Lake and Mirror Lakes, eventually forming the headwaters of the Nisqually River and Puyallup River.

Human activity is concentrated in the southern corridor near Longmire, a key administrative and visitor hub. The map details the developed infrastructure of the Cougar Rock Campground alongside natural landmarks like Christine Falls and Comet Falls. Geologic formations such as Tokaloo Rock, Success Cleaver, and the Colonnade illustrate the complex alpine topography that has challenged climbers and explorers for generations.