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1961 Map of Snoqualmie Pass

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Snoqualmie Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Snoqualmie Pass serves as the central hub of this mid-century topographic study, capturing the intersection of alpine recreation and vital transit corridors. The landscape is defined by the massive footprint of Keechelus Lake and the dual presence of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and Northern Pacific railroads. These rail lines, alongside the burgeoning development at the pass featuring ski lifts and a Ranger Station, illustrate the transition from a purely industrial mountain crossing to a recreational destination.

The presence of the Cascade Crest Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail underscores the area's importance for wilderness travel, while smaller settlements like Whittier, Martin, and Stampede mark the rail lines near the southern boundary. To the west, the protected City of Seattle Cedar River Watershed creates a distinct jurisdictional border against the Snoqualmie National Forest, highlighting the complex management of Washington's high country resources.