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1965 Map of Stevens Pass

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Stevens Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Stevens Pass Guard Station sits at the high point of this mountain crossing, marking a critical junction where the Great Northern railway tunnels through the Cascades. The map details the complex terrain of the Snoqualmie National Forest and Wenatchee National Forest, documenting the intricate network of high-altitude paths such as the Cascade Crest Trail and the Icicle Creek Trail. The landscape is defined by its water system, with Icicle Creek and its many tributaries like Leland Creek and French Creek carving through the granite peaks.

Remote landmarks such as Bark Cabin and Lookout Point offer evidence of the area's early management and recreational history. The rail corridor remains a focal point, showing the engineering required to navigate past Big Chief Mtn and Cowboy Mtn. For the researcher, the map preserves the mid-century wilderness character before further modern developments altered the access points to these alpine basins.