1965 Map of Snoqualmie Lake

About this map

Snoqualmie National Forest defines the character of this mid-1960s terrain, dominated by the high-elevation drainage basins of the Taylor River and the Miller River. The map meticulously records the numerous alpine water bodies that sit within these steep watersheds, including the expansive Lake Dorothy and the clustered Snoqualmie Lake Potholes. This era of the landscape is characterized by its reliance on a network of trails rather than roads for deep access, as seen with the Pack Trail and Dingford Creek Trail winding through the peaks. Significant landmarks like Garfield Mtn and Mt Price provide the vertical relief for a wilderness that remains largely unchanged by industrial footprint, focused instead on the preservation of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River headwaters. Notable natural features like Otter Falls near Lipsy Lake highlight the dramatic water runoff patterns inherent to this part of the Cascades.