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1971 Map of Mt Rainier East

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Mt Rainier East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Mount Rainier National Park is defined here by its massive glaciers and high-altitude alpine terrain as it was recorded in the early 1970s. The eastern face of the mountain features the expansive Emmons Glacier and Winthrop Glacier, punctuated by climber landmarks like Camp Muir and Camp Schurman. The survey documents the intricate trail networks of the era, including the Wonderland Trail and Skyline Trail, which connect high-country camps to the developed area at Paradise.

Lower elevations reveal the transition from ice to alpine meadows and old-growth timber, where the Paradise River and Muddy Fork begin their descent. Notable landmarks such as the Stevens-Van Trump Historical Monument and the Paradise Glacier Caves highlight the intersection of natural history and early 20th-century exploration. The southern portion of the map covers the Tatoosh Range and prominent lakes like Reflection Lakes, providing a clear view of the park's geographic layout before later environmental shifts impacted the glacier margins.