1998 Map of Bare Mountain

About this map

Government Mineral Springs serves as a notable landmark in the southeastern corner of this landscape, marking a site of long-standing interest near the southern edge of the Trapper Creek Wilderness. This 1998 revision of the earlier 1993 survey documents the high elevations of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, where the terrain is defined by prominent summits including Bare Mountain, Observation Peak, and Siouxon Peak. The drainage patterns of the Cascades are clearly visible through the descent of Siouxon Creek and Chinook Creek, which carve through the dense forest toward lower elevations. Significant geological features such as the Lava fields and West Crater at the southern boundary underscore the volcanic history of the region. Localized points of interest like Soda Peaks Lake and the Paradise Hills provide specific reference points for those studying the land use and natural history of this portion of Skamania County.