2014 Map of Blanca Lake

About this map

Blanca Lake sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the boundaries of the Mount Baker National Forest and Snoqualmie National Forest meet. The terrain is defined by dramatic peaks and glacial features, including the Columbia Glacier and the prominent Monte Cristo Peak. To the south, human activity is concentrated near water sources, evidenced by Garland Mineral Springs and Garland Hot Springs along the N Fork Skykomish River. Transportation through this steep environment is limited to significant passes and gaps such as Ida Pass, Jack Pass, and Curry Gap. The presence of the San Juan Campground and several named ridges, like W Cady Ridge, suggests a landscape primarily utilized for forest management and backcountry recreation during this era.