2014 Map of Cougar Lake

About this map

Mount Rainier National Park occupies the western edge of this high-elevation terrain, where the rugged topography forms a natural meeting point for three major public lands. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds along the spine of the Cascades, tracing the boundary between Snoqualmie National Forest and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This network of protected wilderness is defined by its dramatic hydrology, from the headwaters of the Bumping River and American River to a dense concentration of alpine water bodies like Dewey Lake, Swamp Lake, and the twin basins of Two Lakes. The landscape is dominated by significant ridgelines and peaks, including American Ridge and Crag Mtn, while Carlton Pass marks a historic transit point through the southern portion of the range.