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2014 Map of Kachess Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Kachess Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Kachess Lake dominates the western portion of this 2014 survey, illustrating the convergence of high-mountain hydrology and infrastructure in Kittitas County. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of Kachess Ridge and Easton Ridge, which wall in the basin where the Kachess River and Yakima River meet. At the southern end of the lake, the settlement of Easton serves as a hub for both aviation and mountain access, evidenced by the Easton State Airport and nearby Easton Sno-Park.

High-altitude landmarks like the Thorp Mountain Lookout overlook a network of drainages including French Cabin Cr and Silver Cr within the Wenatchee National Forest. The map detail traces the transition from recreational sites like Camp Kachess to the outskirts of Roslyn in the southeast. This document provides a clear look at the modern forest road system, such as Kachess River Rd, and its relationship to the protected alpine terrain.