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1962 Map of Randle

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Randle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Cowlitz River valley serves as the central corridor for this early 1960s survey, anchoring the community of Randle and nearby settlements of Surrey and Burton. The map documents a rugged landscape where the southern reaches of Mount Rainier National Park meet the sprawling Snoqualmie National Forest and Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Local infrastructure is concentrated along the river, featuring the White Pass High Sch and the Cora Bridge, while the upland terrain is defined by a dense network of forest service sites like the Nisqually Guard Station and Kilborn Shelter.

Logging and recreational development are evident in the numerous campgrounds, including Longmire Campground and Maple Leaf Campground. Notable peaks and ridgelines such as Sawtooth Ridge, Purcell Mtn, and the Tatoosh Range create a complex topography punctuated by high-elevation water bodies like Bertha May Lake and Cora Lake. This period shows the transition of the valley from a primarily remote outpost toward a more accessible gateway for regional forestry and alpine recreation.