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2011 Map of Bearpaw Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bearpaw Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bearpaw Mountain and Cowap Peak dominate this landscape near the international border, where steep drainages like Consolidation Creek and Quartz Creek feed the larger river systems below. The southern portion of the map centers on the North Fork Nooksack River, a focal point for both industrial and recreational use. Here, the Nooksack Diversion Dam and Nooksack Falls mark significant points along the waterway.

Resource extraction and preservation exist side-by-side in this 2011 survey, with the Excelsior Mine located south of Excelsior Peak, while the North Fork Nooksack Research Natural Area protects the valley's eastern reaches. High-altitude landmarks like the Excelsior Lookout and Excelsior Pass provide vantage points over a network of alpine lakes, including Damfino Lakes and Church Lake, and various Forest Service roads that navigate the complex topography.