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1961 Map of Snoqualmie Pass

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Snoqualmie Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Snoqualmie Pass serves as the central focal point for this survey of the Cascade crest, where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and Northern Pacific railroads navigate the steep mountain grades. The map documents the high-altitude infrastructure of the early 1960s, including the Stampede Tunnel and small railroad-aligned settlements like Hyak, Rockdale, and Martin. The landscape is dominated by Keechelus Lake and the surrounding peaks of the Snoqualmie National Forest, with clear boundaries for the Seattle and Tacoma municipal water supplies.

Outdoor recreation and early mountain commerce are evident in labels for Goldmeyer Hot Springs, the Crystal Spring Forest Camp, and numerous radio facilities. Traceable pathways include the Pacific Crest Trail and the Cascade Crest (Alternate) Trail, showing the region's importance for both transcontinental transit and wilderness access. Historically significant sites, such as the Ft Tilton Historical Marker near the Cedar River, provide a look at the early heritage of this transit corridor.