{"product_id":"old-map-of-lake-crescent-washington-by-usgs-1950-olympic-national-park-mount-storm-king","title":"Old Map of Lake Crescent, Washington by USGS, 1950 – Olympic National Park \u0026 Mount Storm King","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1955 using survey data from 1950, the USGS quadrangle titled “Lake Crescent” presents one of the Olympic Peninsula’s most dramatic landscapes at a finely detailed 1:24,000 scale. At its center lies Lake Crescent, the deep glacial lake set within Olympic National Park, its blue patterned surface held between steep slopes and forested ridges. The map captures the area at a revealing mid-century moment, when the modern relationship between conservation, recreation, and access was still taking shape. Lake Crescent Highway, today part of U.S. Route 101, traces the shoreline and links small settlements and visitor sites such as Fairholme and Camp David Jr., emphasizing the lake’s role as both wilderness threshold and scenic destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States Geological Survey brought to this map the disciplined clarity for which its twentieth-century topographic work is admired. Contour lines articulate the landscape with scientific precision, translating mountains, valleys, benches, and shorelines into an elegant visual language of elevation and form. Green woodland shading suggests the dense temperate forest that characterizes the Olympic Mountains, while blue hydrographic detail distinguishes the lake, streams, and river corridors. Rather than presenting the landscape as a picturesque abstraction, the USGS rendered it as a measurable terrain: a place to be studied, managed, traveled, and protected. The result is cartography that feels both technical and beautiful, balancing governmental survey standards with the inherent grandeur of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLake Crescent itself is the commanding presence of the map, a long, narrow body of water famous for its clarity, depth, and glacial origins. Encircled by abrupt topography, the lake sits within a valley carved by ice and hemmed in by the mountains of the northern Olympic range. The map’s contours make this geology immediately legible: shorelines give way quickly to climbing slopes, and the surrounding relief conveys the enclosed, almost alpine character of the basin. Nearby Fairholme marks a historic recreational area at the western end of the lake, while the mapped highway emphasizes the tenuous route by which travelers entered this remote landscape. The composition captures Lake Crescent not merely as water, but as a dramatic geological stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding landmarks add depth and narrative to the scene. Mount Storm King rises above the lake’s southern side, its name matching the forceful character suggested by the tightly packed contour lines. Mount Pleasant appears as part of the broader upland framework, contributing to the sense of a rugged and heavily sculpted terrain. To the west, the Sol Duc River system hints at the wider hydrological world of the Olympic Peninsula, where mountain waters descend through forested valleys toward the Pacific. These features place Lake Crescent within a network of peaks, rivers, and parklands, showing why the area has long attracted naturalists, hikers, anglers, and travelers drawn to the wild northern edge of Olympic National Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a mid-century record, this map is especially compelling for the way it preserves an earlier configuration of access, settlement, and park management. The presence of Lake Crescent Highway, Fairholme, and Camp David Jr. reflects the recreational infrastructure that made the lake accessible while the surrounding terrain remained overwhelmingly wild. Since 1955, conservation policies, road improvements, visitor patterns, and ecological priorities have all continued to evolve within Olympic National Park. Yet the essential drama shown here endures: a deep lake, dense forests, steep mountains, and a landscape defined by water and elevation. The map offers a precise historical snapshot of a celebrated Washington landmark at a moment when scientific mapping and national park stewardship were increasingly intertwined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake Crescent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlympic National Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrescent Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Pleasant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Storm King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSol Duc River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairholme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamp David Jr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake Crescent Highway (State Route 101)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical 1:24,000 topographical map of the Lake Crescent area in Washington.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on survey data from 1950 and published in 1955.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures distinct contour lines illustrating elevation changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses vibrant green hues to represent terrain and surrounding land cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes blue water-pattern detailing for the lake and other water bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts mountainous terrain, valleys, and elevations characteristic of the Olympic National Park region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptures a mid-20th century view of the area, reflecting historical land use and natural features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides insight into changes in land development, conservation efforts, and park management since publication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. 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