1901 Map of Snoqualmie Pass

About this map

High mountain passes and the engineering of the Northern Pacific railroad define this alpine landscape at the turn of the century. The map centers on the critical transportation corridor where the Stampede Tunnel pierces the crest, connecting the Yakima River valley to the coastal slope. Below the peaks, early mountain settlements like Easton, Ronald, and Nelson provide evidence of the emerging infrastructure required to manage these transcontinental routes.