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2017 Map of Mowich Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mowich Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mowich Lake sits at the heart of this high-elevation wilderness within Mount Rainier National Park, surrounded by a complex network of glacial basins and steep ridges. The map documents a landscape defined by significant water features, including the Carbon River and numerous cascades such as Spray Falls, Ranger Falls, and Giant Falls. The terrain is characterized by distinct alpine meadows and flats, labeled here as Spray Park, Mist Park, and Seattle Park, which transition into prominent rocky landmarks like Goat Island Rock and Hessong Rock.

The northern reaches extend into the Snoqualmie National Forest, featuring peaks like Tirzah Peak and Wallace Peak. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact locations of remote high-country sites like the Elysian Fields and Yellowstone Cliffs. Historical access is represented by Mountain Meadows Rd and crossings at Ipsut Pass and Knapsack Pass, providing a detailed record of the trail-and-road network before the 2017 survey.