1987 Map of Newaukum Lake

About this map

Snoqualmie National Forest dominates this landscape, where the headwaters of several major regional river systems converge. The 1980s terrain is defined by high peaks like Bald Mtn, Huckleberry Mtn, and Lookout Peak, which separate the drainages of the Skookumchuck River to the west and the West Fork Deschutes River to the east. A notable hydrological feature is Newaukum Lake, feeding the Newaukum River South Fork. The map documents a working forest environment, marked by numerous Borrow Pits and a network of 4wd tracks that provide access for resource management and recreation. The southern extent descends toward Bear Canyon and the North Fork Tilton River, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Cascades before the more modern developments of the late 20th century. This survey provides a precise record of timber-access roads and natural landmarks like Rooster Rock at a time when industrial forestry and wilderness preservation intersected.