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1971 Map of Mt Rainier West

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Mt Rainier West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Columbia Crest stands as the highest point on this 1971 survey of the western flanks of Washington's most prominent peak. The landscape is defined by the massive glacial systems radiating from the summit, including the Tahoma Glacier, Nisqually Glacier, and the complex ice fields around the Sunset Amphitheater. The terrain drops precipitously from the ice-covered heights of Point Success into deep river valleys and basalt formations like Basalt Cliff.

Human presence is concentrated in the southern portion of the quadrangle within Mount Rainier National Park. The settlement at Longmire and the nearby Longmire Meadow serve as central points for visitors, while the Wonderland Trail meanders through the high country past Indian Henrys Hunting Ground. Numerous waterfalls are documented throughout the drainage basins, notably Pearl Falls and Christine Falls, illustrating the region's active hydrological network and steep elevation changes.