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2020 Map of Big Jim Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Wenatchee National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain, dominated by the massif of Big Jim Mtn and the surrounding alpine basins. The landscape is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and dramatic ridgelines, including the prominent Icicle Ridge and McCue Ridge. Many of these water bodies, such as Lake Augusta, Loch Eileen, and Lake Julius, are tucked into high cirques, feeding a complex drainage system that includes Chiwaukum Creek and Hatchery Creek.

Unlike many lower-elevation quadrangles, this area shows almost no permanent human development, focusing instead on the natural features that define the North Cascades wilderness. The presence of named clearings like Timothy Meadow and distinct geological features like the Badlands provide specific landmarks for those studying the area's natural history or recreational geography. The map also delineates the Big Jim Mountain Lakes, a series of small alpine pools that remain central to the hydrology of this remote mountain district.