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1986 Map of Capitol Peak

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Capitol Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Capitol State Forest dominates the landscape of this 1980s survey, illustrating the timber-rich highlands along the Thurston and Grays Harbor county line. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations including Capitol Peak, Larch Mtn, and Buck Ridge, which rise above a dense drainage network fed by Porter Creek and Sherman Creek. Recreational infrastructure is well-established throughout the forest, evidenced by the Wedekind Picnic Area and several remote campsites like the Fall Creek and North Creek grounds.

The presence of the Cedar Creek State Corrections Center in the southern portion of the map indicates the integration of state facilities within the managed forest environment. Industrial activity is represented by several Borrow Pits and the Radio Towers atop the peaks. The map provides a detailed view of the access network, ranging from improved roads to the isolated Footbridge crossings used for fire management and forestry operations in this corner of the Black Hills.