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1978 Map of Mt Constitution

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Mt Constitution
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Mt Constitution dominates the rugged northern landscape of Orcas Island, serving as a high-elevation centerpiece for Moran State Park. This 1978 survey, updated through the early 1990s, documents a region defined by its deep freshwater lakes and dense topography. Large bodies of water like Mountain Lake and Cascade Lake are connected by a network of drainage features including Cavern Falls, Rustic Falls, and Hidden Falls. To the south, the settlement at Rosario clusters near Cascade Bay, while Doe Bay serves as a small coastal outpost to the east.

Beyond the main island, the map tracks the smaller landmasses within the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge. From the northern reach of Matia Island in the Strait of Georgia to the cluster of Barnes Island and Clark Island in the Rosario Strait, the map details a complex archipelago. These island outposts, many protected as state parks or wilderness areas, illustrate the balance between preservation and the island communities at Buckhorn and Sea Acre.