1989 Map of Snoqualmie Pass

About this map

The high mountain corridor of Snoqualmie Pass is captured here as a landscape of recreational development and essential transit during the late 1980s. This survey illustrates the dense concentration of winter sports infrastructure, including the Snoqualmie Summit and the Pacific West Ski Area, adjacent to the vital passage of I-90. The map documents the interface between the Snoqualmie National Forest and the protected Alpine Lakes Wilderness, where high-elevation landmarks like Granite Mountain and Snow Lake overlook the valley floor. Near the settlement of Hyak, the shoreline of Keechelus Lake and the path of the Burlington Northern railroad reflect the historical importance of this gap for interstate commerce. Traces of early forest management and tourism are evident at the Asahel Curtis Picnic Ground and the Denny Creek Campground, showing how this rugged transition between King and Kittitas counties was navigated and utilized before modern expansions.