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2020 Map of Mount Rainier West

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mount Rainier West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Columbia Crest and the surrounding high-altitude glacial systems of Mount Rainier National Park dominate this survey. The landscape is defined by the massive radial drainage of the Tahoma Glacier, Nisqually Glacier, and Puyallup Glacier, which feed the headwaters of major waterways like the Nisqually River. Near the southern boundary, the settlement of Longmire serves as a primary point of human activity, situated near Longmire Meadow.

Researchers can trace the intricate path of the Wonderland Trail as it winds through subalpine areas such as Saint Andrews Park and Van Trump Park. The map documents numerous named waterfalls along the river corridors, including Narada Falls, Christine Falls, and Madcap Falls. Notable topographic landmarks like Liberty Cap, Point Success, and Saint Andrews Rock provide reference points across the high ridges and cleavers.