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2020 Map of Eldorado Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Eldorado Peak and the surrounding high-elevation terrain dominate this 2020 study of the North Cascades. The landscape is defined by extensive glacial systems, including the McAllister Glacier and Inspiration Glacier, which feed into a complex network of drainages such as Marble Cr and McAllister Cr. The area is characterized by sharp vertical relief and isolated alpine waters like Stout Lake and the Wilcox Lakes.

Administrative boundaries intersect near prominent landmarks such as Dorado Needle and Tepeh Towers, marking the transition between North Cascades National Park and the Mount Baker National Forest. High-country points like The Triad and Hidden Lake Peaks provide focal points for understanding the topographical complexity of this portion of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River corridor, where drainages like Newhalem Creek begin their descent toward the Skagit Valley.