1956 Map of Mount Tom

About this map

Sol Duc Hot Springs and the Soleduck Ranger Sta anchor the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, which reveals a remote backcountry defined by the Hoh River and the Bogachiel River. The mapping captures the high-altitude character of the Seven Lakes Basin, where numerous alpine water bodies like Lunch Lake and Round Lake dot the High Divide. The interior is accessible only by a network of footpaths, such as Lovers Lane and various stretches of Trail, connecting a series of remote outposts including Mt Tom Shelter and Olympus Shelter. The southern reach is dominated by the massive White Glacier on the slopes of Mount Tom, illustrating the glaciated terrain before decades of significant glacial retreat. This survey serves as a vital record of the Olympic National Park wilderness infrastructure, showing the placement of the Hoh Ranger Station and several remote shelters used by early forest rangers and hikers.