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2011 Map of Crater Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jerry Glacier and the high summit of Crater Mountain dominate this part of the North Cascades, where steep drainages and glacial ice define the physical landscape. Located within the Ross Lake NRA, the terrain is marked by dramatic elevation changes from the depths of Rowleys Chasm to the heights of Gabriel Peak. The map shows a clear division of the watershed as numerous creeks like Crater Creek and Panther Creek flow toward the Ruby Arm of Ross Lake.

Modern access points, such as the Canyon Creek Trailhead, link the road system to high-altitude meadows including McMillan Park. The presence of Lookout Number 2 on the mountain peaks speaks to the historical and ongoing management of this wilderness area for fire observation and backcountry travel. While roads follow the primary watercourses of Ruby Creek and Granite Creek, much of the quadrangle remains dominated by natural features like Elija Ridge and Beebe Mountain.