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2013 Map of Beacon Rock

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Beacon Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest dominates this section of the Cascades, where the dramatic elevation changes of the Columbia River Gorge meet high mountain lookouts. The southern edge of the map features the established settlement of North Bonneville, positioned near the iconic monolith of Beacon Rock and its smaller counterpart, Little Beacon Rock. This area serves as a critical junction for outdoor navigation, containing a significant stretch of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds past Three Corner Rock toward the river valley.

The hydrological network is defined by steep drainages including Hamilton Cr and Hardy Cr, which create notable landmarks like Rodney Falls and Hardy Falls as they descend toward the Columbia. High-altitude monitoring is evident at the Three Corner Rock Lookout, while a system of forest roads such as Duncan Creek Rd and Kueffler Rd provides access into the dense timberlands. The map preserves the spatial relationship between the riverfront community and the high ridges of Hamilton Mtn during the early 21st century.