2011 Map of Indian Pass

About this map

Indian Pass serves as a central waypoint in this high-elevation wilderness, where the headwaters of several major river systems converge. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of the Bogachiel River, Sitkum River, and the South Fork Calawah River. This 2011 survey documents a network of primitive infrastructure designed for backcountry travel and fire surveillance, featuring the Hyas Lookout and several strategically placed refuge points such as the Sitkum Shelter, Calawah Shelter, and Bogachiel Shelter. A primary access artery, Nat For Dev Rd 29, provides the sole developed route through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The naming conventions throughout the area, including Olallie Creek, Kloshe Creek, and Kahkwa Creek, reflect the deep cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest, marking the terrain with Chinook Jargon descriptors.