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2017 Map of Elk Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Elk Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The South Fork Toutle River and its numerous tributaries dominate this high-elevation landscape in the Cascades of southwest Washington. The intricate drainage network of Harrington Cr, Whitten Cr, and Bear Cr flows through steep-sided valleys that characterize the northern section of the quadrangle. Further south, the terrain rises to notable peaks like Elk Mountain and Butler Butte, framing the headwaters of the Coweeman River and the N Fork Kalama River.

This area is defined by its lack of permanent settlements, focused instead on the natural geography and high-mountain hydrology. Coweeman Lake sits prominently near the southern peaks, serving as a primary water feature in a region of heavy relief. The naming of landmarks such as Little Cow and Big Bull suggests a history tied to local navigation or cattle grazing in this timber-dense environment.