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1971 Map of Mt Rainier West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The western slopes of Mt Rainier are defined here by a massive radiating network of ice and water, dominated by the Puyallup Glacier, Tahoma Glacier, and the Nisqually Glacier. These glacial flows feed a complex hydrology of silt-heavy rivers including the Nisqually River and Puyallup River, which have carved deep valleys through the volcanic landscape. At the southern base of the mountain, Longmire serves as a primary hub for mountain activity, situated near the Nisqually Mines and the Cougar Rock Campground.

High-altitude meadows and ridges provide distinct landmarks for early 1970s hikers and surveyors, such as Indian Henrys Hunting Ground and the aptly named Frog Heaven. The map details the intricate path of the Wonderland Trail as it traverses the Emerald Ridge and passes the Mirror Lakes. Along the upper reaches of the peak, technical landmarks like Camp Hazard and Liberty Cap mark the routes toward Columbia Crest, the mountain's highest point.