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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

Mount Rainier National Park is defined by the massive glacial system radiating from Columbia Crest, with the southwestern slopes of the peak captured here in the early 1970s. The ice-carved landscape features prominent landmarks like the Sunset Amphitheater and the jagged Tahoma Cleaver, separating the Tahoma Glacier from the South Mowich Glacier. Lower elevations reveal the human imprint on this wilderness, centered around the park headquarters at Longmire and the recreational hub at Paradise.

The Wonderland Trail winds through high-altitude meadows like Indian Henrys and Klapatche Park, connecting remote shelters and natural landmarks. Historically significant features include the old Mines near the Nisqually River and the established Cougar Rock Campground, illustrating the long-standing infrastructure of the park. The map also delineates the boundary between Pierce Co and Lewis Co as it crosses the lower river valleys.