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2020 Map of Big Snow Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Snoqualmie National Forest and Wenatchee National Forest converge in this high-elevation landscape, where the King Co Kittitas Co line bisects massive granite formations and glacial basins. The drainage of the W. Fork Foss River creates a dense network of alpine water bodies, including the massive Big Heart Lake and Angeline Lake. This 2020 record illustrates the intricate hydrography of the region, from Malachite Falls in the north to the Middle Fork Trail that skirts the southern peaks.

Prominent summits such as Big Snow Mtn, Iron Cap Mtn, and the distinctive Chimney Rock dominate the skyline, while specialized terrain features like Dutch Miller Gap provide historical passage through the range. The area is defined by its lack of vehicular infrastructure, with only the NFD 5620 RD and remote trails providing access to the Necklace Valley and its string of small lakes like Jade Lake and Opal Lake.