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2017 Map of Jack Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Jack Mountain and the high elevations of Jackita Ridge dominate this section of the North Cascades, where the landscape is defined by the transition between protected lands. The boundary between the Ross Lake National Recreation Area and the Mount Baker National Forest bisects the quadrangle, illustrating the complex management of this high-alpine environment. The Pacific NW National Scenic Trail traverses the center of the map, climbing through Dry Creek Pass and skirting Devils Dome as it provides a critical east-west route for backcountry travelers.

Water systems originate from these peaks, with Devils Creek and its tributaries, such as the North Fork Devils Creek, carving deep drainage patterns into the topography. To the south, Jerry Lakes and Beats Creek collect snowmelt from the massive shoulders of the namesake peak. The presence of these named water bodies and high-elevation passes highlights the navigational landmarks used by surveyors and hikers alike in a region where vertical relief defines every movement.