2020 Map of Lake Joy

About this map

Carnation serves as the primary settlement on this landscape, positioned where the valley floor begins to transition into the upland drainage basins of the Cascade foothills. The hydrology of the region is the defining characteristic, dominated by the confluence and management of the Tolt River system. Significant infrastructure for water management is visible at the Tolt Regulating Basin, which sits at the junction of the North Fork Tolt River and the S Fork Tolt River. This network is further supported by the Tolt Pipeline Trail, which cuts across the terrain near Moss Lake and Swans Mill-Pond. Moving south, the map tracks the winding paths of Griffin Cr and Tokul Cr, while the residential development around Lake Joy provides a contrast to the dense contour intervals of the surrounding ridges and timbered slopes.