2013 Map of Elk Rock

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest defines the topography of this corner of Washington, where the landscape was fundamentally reshaped by volcanic activity in the late twentieth century. The N Fork Toutle River carves a central path through the terrain, flanked by significant elevations like Elk Rock and Spud Mtn. This 2013 survey illustrates the post-eruption environment, showing the formation and extent of Coldwater Lake and Castle Lake, which were created by debris avalanches blocking creek drainages. Significant vantage points such as Elk Rock Lookout and Johnston Ridge offer oversight of this recovering wilderness. The map details the drainage network of Maratta Cr and Hoffstadt Cr as they feed into the main river valley, alongside the high-elevation Fawn Lake to the northeast.