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1950 Map of Mt. Steel

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Mt. Steel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Enchanted Valley defines the heart of this 1950 survey, showcasing a landscape of glaciers and high peaks within the Olympic National Park. The map documents a network of backcountry infrastructure essential to mid-century wilderness travel, including the Enchanted Valley Trail and various shelters such as the Diamond Meadow Shelter and O'Neil Creek Shelter. At lower elevations, the North Fork Skokomish River flows toward the Staircase Guard Sta, a key administrative point for the Olympic National Forest.

Glacial features like Bel Glacier and Anderson Glacier flank the massif of Mt Anderson, while the Darky Mine near Camp Pleasant serves as a rare industrial label in this protected terrain. This edition preserves the location of isolated landmarks like Hammer Cabin and Chalet, offering a precise record of the trails and camps used by early park rangers and explorers before modern developments altered the wilderness experience.