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2023 Map of Gifford Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Gifford Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gifford Peak and the high volcanic plateau of the Indian Heaven Wilderness dominate this portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This landscape is defined by its remarkable density of small alpine water bodies, including the Basin Lakes, Forlorn Lakes, and Race Track Lakes. These features are connected by an extensive network of recreational routes, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl, which traverses the center of the quadrangle.

Evidence of the region's complex geology is visible in the massive Big Lava Bed to the southeast and the various volcanic cones such as East Crater and Red Mtn. Along the western edge, the McClellan Meadows Trl follows the drainage of Falls Creek, while the southern reaches are marked by the deep cut of Carson Guler. The map serves as a detailed guide to this high-elevation environment, showing the specific locations of isolated landmarks like The Wart and numerous named ponds such as Naha Lake and Lake Sahalee.