2020 Map of Benchmark Mountain

About this map

Benchmark Mtn and Skykomish Peak dominate this high-altitude landscape where the boundaries of Mount Baker National Forest, Snoqualmie National Forest, and Wenatchee National Forest meet. The geography is defined by the SNOHOMISH CO CHELAN CO line, which follows the crest through a series of significant mountain gaps including Dishpan Gap, Cady Pass, and Wards Pass. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds along these ridgelines, connecting various alpine water bodies like Pear Lake, Lake Sally Ann, and Blue Lake. This 2020 survey demonstrates the intricate drainage patterns of the region, where the headwaters of the N Fork Skykomish River and N Fork Sauk River originate from snowmelt and glacial runoff near prominent features such as Vimy Ridge and Cady Ridge.