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2011 Map of Jackknife Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jackknife Mountain Lookout stands as a prominent point of observation over a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep drainage systems in this part of Ferry County. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of waterways, including the winding Deadman Creek and its many tributaries such as North Fork Deadman Creek, Hoodoo Creek, and High Bridge Creek. These streams have carved significant landforms like Merkel Canyon and Hoodoo Canyon, which separate local peaks including C C Mountain, Mack Mountain, and Graves Mountain.

The presence of Emerald Lake in the southeast corner provides a distinct contrast to the surrounding high ground of Coyote Mountain and Alligator Ridge. Movement through this high-altitude region is dictated by the natural corridors of the valleys, traced by routes like Deadman Creek Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 160, reflecting a landscape primarily shaped by forestry and natural conservation in the early 21st century.