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1971 Map of White River Park

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of White River Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Mount Rainier National Park occupies the southwestern half of this 1971 study, where the glaciated terrain meets the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and Wenatchee National Forest. The map documents a landscape of alpine ridges and deep river valleys during a period of established conservation and recreation management. Key infrastructure for wilderness monitoring is visible at the White River Ranger Station, the Silver Creek Guard Station, and a remote Patrol Cabin near Huckleberry Creek.

The presence of the Pacific Crest National Scene Trail along the eastern boundary and the Wonderland Trail in the south illustrates the area's significance for long-distance hiking. Diverse water features including Clover Lake, Lower Crystal Lake, and the White River are detailed alongside geological landmarks like The Palisades and Governors Ridge. The map captures the interface between the Pierce and Yakima county lines in a high-elevation environment before modern environmental changes.