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2014 Map of Clark Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Clark Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Cascade Range defines this high-elevation boundary between Chelan and Snohomish counties, where massive ice fields and perennial snow dominate the terrain. At the heart of the region, Clark Mountain stands as a central landmark, surrounded by a complex system of glaciers including Richardson Glacier, Clark Glacier, and the paired Pit Glacier and Pitz Glacier. This 2014 survey documents a landscape where alpine hydrology is paramount, as meltwater feeds the Napeequa River, White River, and the Chiwawa River.

Transitioning from the Mount Baker National Forest in the west to the Wenatchee National Forest in the east, the map traces vital high-country transit points such as High Pass, Boulder Pass, and Little Giant Pass. These gaps and the sawtooth profile of Chiwawa Ridge provided the only practical passage through the White Mountains for early surveyors and mountaineers. The map serves as a precise record of glacial extent and the headwaters of the regional river systems.