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1944 Map of Mt. Angeles

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Mt. Angeles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Olympic National Park defines this landscape, mapped during the mid-1940s to show the complex network of backcountry camps and ranger infrastructure established for park management. The interior of the Olympic Peninsula is detailed with specialized sites such as Elkhorn Guard Sta and Dose Meadow Guard Station, alongside remote shelters like Drums Cabin and Remanns Cabin. These locations served as critical hubs for early wilderness patrols and fire watch operations before the era of modern accessibility.

Water and ice features shape the topography, most notably the Lillian Glacier and the headwaters of the Elwha River. The map documents a specific moment in recreational history, noting established waypoints like Tipperary Camp, Chateau Camp, and Camp Baltimore. Near the northern boundary, the transition from high-elevation peaks like Mt Angeles to more accessible areas is marked by Deer Park and its accompanying Deer Park Lookout.