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2020 Map of Chiwaukum Mountains

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Chiwaukum Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Chiwaukum Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Wenatchee National Forest, where a complex network of glacial basins holds a series of remote alpine lakes. The eastern slopes are characterized by the Chiwaukum Lake basin and the distinctive Mc Cue Ridge, while the central terrain features significant summits like Snowgrass Mtn and Grindstone Mtn.

Navigation through this high country relies on historic mountain gaps, including Deadhorse Pass, Frosty Pass, and Ladies Pass. These points connect diverse drainage systems, such as Chiwaukum Cr and Glacier Creek, providing critical passage through the steep topography. The map details a high-density cluster of alpine water bodies, from Loch Eileen and Lake Julius in the north to Lake Alice and Lake Sylvester further south, illustrating the drainage patterns of the Icicle Ridge and French Ridge systems.