2023 Map of Hozomeen Mountain

About this map

Ross Lake dominates the central corridor of this North Cascades terrain, a massive body of water that bisects the landscape between the Stephen Mather Wilderness and the Pasayten Wilderness. This recent survey details a vertical environment defined by prominent peaks such as Hozomeen Mtn and Desolation Peak, where the timberline gives way to high-altitude topography. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of the Ross Lake National Recreation Area, focusing on water-access points like Jack Point and the isolated Cat Island. Foot travel is the primary means of movement through this protected wilderness, as shown by the East Bank Trail and the steep ascent of the Desolation Trail. Drainage patterns from the surrounding mountains feed into the lake through named watercourses like Little Beaver Creek and Arctic Creek, while high-elevation basins hold smaller alpine waters including Hozomeen Lake and Ridley Lake.