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2011 Map of Blanca Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Garland Mineral Springs and the San Juan Campground anchor the lower elevations of this high-altitude landscape, where the North Fork Skykomish River begins its descent. The map highlights a dramatic alpine environment dominated by the Columbia Glacier and towering summits like Monte Cristo Peak and Columbia Peak.

Transport through this complex terrain is limited to rugged corridors like Jack Pass and the Nat For Dev Rd 63, which traces the river valley. The drainage patterns are intricate, with numerous glacial lakes including Blanca Lake, Quartz Lake, and Goblin Lake feeding into creeks such as Troublesome Creek and West Cady Creek. This survey captures the region's wilderness character, where named features are primarily peaks, basins, and remote water bodies.