2020 Map of Lake Philippa

About this map

Snoqualmie National Forest defines the character of this high-elevation King County landscape, where an intricate network of alpine lakes and river systems dominate the terrain. The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River carves through the central portion of the quadrangle, joined further south by the protected waters of the Pratt Wild and Scenic River. This area is notable for its concentration of named peaks and basins, from the prominence of Bessemer Mtn and Garfield Mtn to secluded water bodies like Upper Loch Katrine, Lake Philippa, and Nine Hour Lake. Transportation through this steep geography is limited to forest roads like Sunday Creek Rd and the historic C C C road, alongside recreational paths such as the Middle Fork Trail. The map documents a landscape preserved for its natural water resources and wilderness value, far removed from the urban density of the Puget Sound lowlands.