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1994 Map of Hamilton Buttes

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Hamilton Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The Goat Rocks Wilderness and Gifford Pinchot National Forest define this high-elevation landscape as it appeared in the mid-1990s. The map centers on the dramatic relief of Hamilton Buttes and Elk Peak, showcasing a network of alpine lakes including St Michael Lake and Wobbly Lake. One notable landmark, Sanctuary Arch, is tucked near Mission Mtn, while Stonewall Ridge forms a prominent western boundary.

The presence of a Gravel Pit and numerous forest roads, many with an approximate location, illustrates the management and accessibility of this remote timber and recreation area. The topography is also a record of political boundaries, as it marks the triple junction of Lewis, Skamania, and Yakima counties in the southeast corner. The drainage patterns of the Cispus River and its various forks, such as North Fork Cispus River, provide clear evidence of the complex hydrology in the Cascades.