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1978 Map of Mt Constitution

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Mt Constitution
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Mt Constitution dominates the terrain of northeastern Orcas Island, serving as the central landmark for this 1978 survey. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of Moran State Park, where steep ridges drop toward the waters of East Sound and Rosario Strait. Significant freshwater features like Mountain Lake and Cascade Lake are connected by a series of falls, including Cavern Falls and Hidden Falls, illustrating the island's complex drainage system.

Coastal settlements such as Rosario, Doe Bay, and Buckhorn are visible along the shoreline, highlighting the established communities and recreational centers of the late 1970s. The map documents vital infrastructure of the era, from the Observation Tower and Radio Tower (KVOS-TV) atop the peak to the Olga-Doe Bay Cem near the coast. Smaller islands, including Matia Island and Clark Island, are detailed with their respective state park and wildlife refuge designations, showing the balance between human settlement and protected maritime environments.