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1956 Map of Spruce Mtn.

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Spruce Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Huelsdonk Ranch, Schmidt Ranch, and Lewis Ranch occupy the fertile Upper Hoh Valley on the Olympic Peninsula, representing the small-scale agricultural presence in this heavily forested region during the mid-1950s. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major river systems, including the Sitkum River, Calawah River, and Bogachiel River, which cut through the high ridges of Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park.

Wilderness navigation at this time relied on established landmarks such as Indian Pass and a network of remote outposts like Bogachiel Shelter and Flapjack Shelter. High points such as Hunger Mtn and Mt Octopus rise above a labyrinth of named drainages like Devil Club Creek and Hades Creek. The map also captures infrastructure for the timber and monitoring industries, noting several Gravel Pits and a Gaging Station near the Hoh River.