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2023 Map of Blue Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Blue Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The high backcountry of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest defines this part of the Washington Cascades, where the Cispus River and its North Fork Cispus River carve through high-elevation ridges. The landscape is marked by a complex network of forest trails, including the Klickitat Trl and Pompey Peak Trl, which connect prominent landmarks like Castle Butte and Horseshoe Point.

Deep basins hold scattered alpine waters such as Blue Lake, Jackpot Lake, and Saint Michael Lake. This 2023 survey illustrates the modern configuration of the border between Lewis County and Skamania County, showing how historic travel routes like the Bishop Ridge Trl and Yazoo Trl follow the natural contours of the Blue Lake Ridge. The map detail highlights the hydrological importance of many small drainages, including Preacher Creek and Siwash Creek, within this protected wilderness area.