2020 Map of Norse Peak

About this map

Norse Peak stands as a central landmark along the rugged boundary between Pierce and Yakima counties, where the high-altitude terrain of the Snoqualmie National Forest meets the eastern edge of Mount Rainier National Park. This 2020 survey documents the intricate network of alpine paths, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds north through Scout Pass and Hayden Pass. The map highlights a landscape defined by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Castle Mtn and Gold Hill to the deep basins of Bullion Basin and Pickhandle Basin. Water features like Goat Lake and Hen Skin Lake dot the ridges, feeding into the headwaters of the Greenwater River and the American River. In the southeast, the Chinook Pass Highway provides access to the Lodgepole Campground, marking a rare corridor of modern infrastructure in this preserved wilderness.