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1967 Map of Rimrock Lake

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Rimrock Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Rimrock Lake dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Snoqualmie National Forest, serving as a central hub for the region's water and recreation infrastructure. The map depicts the reservoir as it appeared in the late 1960s, held by the Tieton Dam at the confluence of the North Fork Tieton River and South Fork Tieton River. The surrounding topography is defined by significant elevations, including Russell Ridge and peaks such as Ironstone Mtn and Shellrock Peak.

The presence of the Tieton Emergency Airstrip near the lake’s eastern edge highlights the area's importance for resource management and safety in remote terrain. For the local historian or outdoor researcher, the map preserves the locations of established sites like the Indian Creek Campground and Crane Park, alongside smaller water bodies like Lightning Lake and Thunder Lake. Numerous named creeks, such as Rattlesnake Creek and Elkhorn Creek, trace the drainage patterns across high-mountain meadows and prairies.