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2023 Map of Chikamin Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Chikamin Peak and the high ridgelines of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness dominate this terrain in the central Cascades. The map details a high-altitude landscape defined by glacially carved basins and a dense network of alpine lakes, including Spectacle Lake, Rachel Lake, and Lake Lillian. This 2023 survey illustrates the convergence of the Snoqualmie National Forest and Wenatchee National Forest, highlighting the complex topography of Rampart Ridge and Box Ridge.

Outdoor recreation and conservation footprints are prominent, with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl traversing the eastern elevations near Lemah Mtn. Lower drainage patterns such as the Gold Creek Valley and Burnboot Creek provide a clear view of the area's watershed. This contemporary topographical record is essential for understanding the modern boundary of the Kittitas and King county line as it follows the crest of the mountains through features like Huckleberry Mtn.