2014 Map of Blowout Mountain

About this map

Wenatchee National Forest and Snoqualmie National Forest meet along the ridge lines of this high-elevation landscape, where the border between King and Kittitas counties follows the crest of the Cascades. The map documents a network of Forest Service roads, including NFD 5403 Rd and NFD 5220 Rd, providing access to critical summits and remote drainage basins. Significant fire-watch infrastructure is noted at the Snowshoe Butte Lookout and Big Creek Lookout, overlooking the headwaters of the Green River and Big Cr. The topography is defined by prominent peaks like Blowout Mtn and Snowshoe Butte, while numerous gaps such as Sheets Pass, Tacoma Pass, and Green Pass mark the traditional transit points through the mountains. This 2014 survey serves as a detailed record of modern forest management and recreational geography in a transition zone between the Puget Sound and Central Washington watersheds.