2014 Map of Bandera

About this map

The South Fork Snoqualmie River carves a deep corridor through this high-altitude landscape of the Snoqualmie National Forest, providing a vital transit route for both interstate traffic and the river itself. This 2014 survey captures the high-country terrain where technical peaks like Mt Defiance and McClellan Butte tower over a high concentration of mountain lakes. To the south, the protected Cedar River Watershed borders the settlement of Bandera, which sits near the Bandera State Airport. The area's character is defined by its recreation and conservation value, with numerous hiking and backcountry destinations such as Mason Lake, Island Lake, and Pratt Lake dotting the alpine basins. The map also traces the winding course of the westernmost rail and road grades near the small settlement of Garcia, illustrating how human infrastructure is funneled through the narrow valley floor between massive peaks like Bandera Mtn.