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2017 Map of Grotto

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Grotto and the community of Miller River sit within the high elevations of the Snoqualmie National Forest, where steep alpine terrain and deep river drainage define the landscape. The geography is dominated by high summits such as Palmer Mtn, Lennox Mtn, and Cleveland Mtn, which frame a network of glacial water bodies including Crosby Lake and Lennox Lake.

Transport through this portion of King County is largely dictated by the paths of the South Fork Skykomish River and the Miller River Rd, with the Cascade Stevens Highway Bridge serving as a primary crossing point. Remote high-altitude destinations like Goat Basin and Kanim Lake illustrate the area's use for recreation and conservation, while the complex system of forest roads, including NFD 6031 RD, provides access to these peaks and valleys for forestry and hikers alike.