1971 Map of Mount Wow

About this map

Mount Rainier National Park and the adjacent Snoqualmie National Forest dominate this 1971 survey, centered on the prominent massif of Mount Wow. This high-altitude landscape is defined by the headwaters of major river systems, including the Puyallup River and Nisqually River, which are fed by numerous alpine lakes such as Lake George and Lake Christine. The map captures a moment in the early 1970s when the Wonderland Trail and Westside Road provided the primary access for backcountry exploration and management. A poignant inclusion is the Marine Memorial Airplane Crash Monument near Round Pass, which stands as a specific historical marker within the wilderness. Researchers can trace the network of trails and fire access routes like the Jeep Trail that navigated the complex terrain of Emerald Ridge and Klapatche Ridge, offering a clear view of the park's western infrastructure and land-use boundaries between Pierce and Lewis counties.