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2020 Map of Crater Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Jack Mountain and the towering heights of Crater Mountain dominate this part of the Cascades, where the borders of North Cascades National Park, Mount Baker National Forest, and Ross Lake National Recreation Area converge. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, spanning from the alpine reaches of Jerry Glacier to the deep drainage of Ruby Creek. A complex network of water bodies, including Panther Creek and Stillwell Creek, carves through the terrain, illustrating the high-altitude hydrology of the Whatcom and Skagit county line.

Evidence of human movement through this wilderness is visible via the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail, which skirts the ridges. In the northeast, the presence of Chancellor serves as a reminder of the region's mining and prospecting history. High-altitude meadows like McMillan Park and prominent landforms such as Jackita Ridge and Elija Ridge provide specific landmarks for those studying the geological and recreational geography of this remote mountain block.