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1988 Map of Norse Peak

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Norse Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the high-elevation divide where the Pierce and Yakima County line meets. This late-1980s provisional survey shows a wilderness dominated by the intersecting boundaries of the Snoqualmie National Forest, Mount Rainier National Park, and the William O Douglas Wilderness. The terrain is marked by numerous basins and passes, such as Pickhandle Basin and Scout Pass, reflecting a landscape defined by glacial activity and steep ridges like American Ridge.

Evidence of resource extraction and seasonal recreation is visible throughout. Multiple Mines and Prospects are noted near Morse Creek and Gold Hill, while the Lodgepole Campground along the American River indicates established access for backcountry travelers. Small alpine water bodies including Goat Lake, Hen Skin Lake, and Basin Lake feed into the headwaters of the Greenwater River and Crow Creek.