2011 Map of Blue Lake

About this map

Blue Lake sits at the center of this mountain landscape in Lewis County, dominated by a dense network of watercourses and high ridgelines. The hydrology is defined by the Cispus River and its North Fork, which collect numerous tributaries such as Timonium Creek, Cat Creek, and Suede Creek. High points like Castle Butte and the Twin Sisters provide significant vertical relief, while the presence of the Blue Lake Creek Campground and Blue Lake Camp Picnic Area indicates the area's established role for outdoor recreation within the forest. Smaller alpine water bodies, including Jackpot Lake and Saint Michael Lake, are tucked into the higher elevations. A complex system of forest roads, including those managed by the U.S. Forest Service, traverses the terrain, connecting Horseshoe Point and Cozy Ridge to the lower river valleys.