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2011 Map of Jack Ridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Jack Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Icicle Creek carves a deep valley across this terrain, serving as a primary corridor for early 21st-century access via the Natl Forest Develop Road 7600 Rd. This mountain landscape is defined by its drainage basins and high summits, including Highchair Mountain and Eightmile Mountain. The presence of the Van Epps Mine at the southern edge suggests the area's history of mineral exploration, while the concentration of established sites like Black Pine Campground and Chatter Creek Campground reflects its role as a destination for backcountry recreation.

Water is central to the topography, with Jack Creek and Trout Creek feeding into the larger Icicle system. Remote locations such as Cradle Lake and Meadow Camp are positioned far from the main roads, reachable only by the network of trails that trace the ridges and valley floors. The naming of landmarks like Sixtysix Hundred Ridge and Blackjack Ridge provides clear reference points for navigation through this high-elevation environment.