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2014 Map of Blue Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Blue Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape along the border of Lewis and Skamania counties. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent volcanic features and ridges, including the distinct peaks of Castle Butte and Twin Sisters in the northwest, and Cold Springs Butte to the northeast. Water drainage is channeled through the N Fork Cispus River and its numerous tributaries like Blue Lake Cr and Siwash Cr.

High-country basins hold small, isolated bodies of water such as Jackpot Lake, Saint Michael Lake, and the namesake Blue Lake. The map details an extensive network of Forest Service infrastructure, including Forest Rd 22 and numerous National Forest Development Roads that provide access to remote points like Horseshoe Point and Cozy Ridge. This layout reflects a landscape managed for timber, recreation, and watershed protection within the southern Cascades.