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2017 Map of Chikamin Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wenatchee National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in the Entiat Mountains, where the headwaters of the Chiwawa River and the Mad River drain a complex system of ridges and basins. The terrain is defined by prominent summits such as Garland Peak and Basalt Peak, which tower over a network of meadows and alpine lakes. Many of these features, including Mad Lake, Mud Lake, and the aptly named Pond Meadow, suggest a landscape shaped by persistent moisture and glacial activity.

Transport through this portion of Chelan County relies heavily on specialized routes like the Chikamin Creek ORV and Minnow Ridge ORV, highlighting the area's modern identity as a destination for off-road recreation. These trails follow the natural contours of high features like Chikamin Ridge and Minnow Ridge, connecting remote points such as Basalt Pass and providing access to the dense drainage systems of Chikamin Creek and Minnow Creek.