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2017 Map of Blue Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Blue Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain where the headwaters of the Cispus River and the N Fork Cispus River converge. The landscape is defined by its dramatic volcanic and glacial topography, featuring prominent landmarks such as Twin Sisters, Castle Butte, and Cold Springs Butte. A network of Forest Service development roads, including Nat For Dev Rd 22 and Nat For Dev Rd 78, provides access through the steep drainages of Blue Lake Cr and Smith Cr.

Several alpine water bodies are situated within these ridges, most notably Blue Lake at the foot of Blue Lake Ridge and the smaller Saint Michael Lake near the eastern boundary. The map illustrates a complex drainage system where numerous creeks like Smoothrock Cr and Deception Cr feed into the primary river valleys. This area remains largely undeveloped, serving as a critical corridor for forest management and back-country recreation near the border of Lewis and Skamania counties.