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1956 Map of Mount Tom

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mount Tom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Mount Tom and the White Glacier dominate this mid-century topographic survey of the Olympic Peninsula, where the high country of Olympic National Park meets the headwaters of several major river systems. The map documents a rugged network of backcountry infrastructure, featuring numerous remote outposts such as the Mt Tom Shelter, Olympus Shelter, and the Big Flat Shelter. The drainage patterns are clearly defined, showing the Soleduck River flowing northwest while the Hoh River and Bogachiel River cut deep valleys through the western slopes.

Of particular interest to hikers and historians is the detailed mapping of the Seven Lakes Basin, which includes Soleduck Lake, Clear Lake, and Lunch Lake. The presence of the Hoh Ranger Station and Soleduck Ranger Sta indicates the administrative centers of the era. The terrain transitions from the high peaks like Bogachiel Peak and Hoh Peak down to named valleys where trails like Lovers Lane Trail and Mink Lake Trail provided the primary means of access before modern road developments.