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2020 Map of Bare Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bare Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest dominates this section of the Cascade Range, defined by its complex network of ridges and glacial drainages. Significant vertical relief is anchored by summits such as Bare Mtn and Observation Peak, with drainage patterns formed by Chinook Creek and Trapper Cr. The presence of several named peaks including Calamity Peak and Timbered Peak indicates a landscape historically utilized for lookout points and forest management.

Recreational and transit pathways are evidenced by the Observation Trail, Shortcut Trail, and Rim Trail, which connect high points like Sister Rocks and the shoreline of Soda Peaks Lake. The map also captures several distinct ridges such as Horseshoe Ridge and Howe Ridge, alongside named localities like Paradise Valley and Sunshine, illustrating the sparse but nomenclature-rich character of this high-elevation backcountry.