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2011 Map of Copper Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Copper Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Copper Mountain and the surrounding high-altitude drainage systems of the North Cascades define this landscape along the international boundary. The terrain is characterized by steep elevation changes and a network of glacial-fed waters, including the Little Chilliwack River and the principal Chilliwack River. This area serves as a critical point of cross-border topography where the United States and British Columbia meet.

Evidence of remote backcountry infrastructure is visible through a series of tactical waypoints and shelters. The Copper Mountain Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark for fire observation, while scattered outposts like the United States Cabin, Greyball Shelter, and Bear Creek Shelter indicate a history of forest management and mountaineering support. Peaks such as Indian Mountain and Red Face Mountain tower over high alpine basins containing Egg Lake and Copper Lake, illustrating the complex hydrology that feeds into the Silesia Creek and Brush Creek watersheds.