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2017 Map of Larch Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Larch Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Larch Mtn stands as a prominent landmark within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, anchoring a landscape of significant elevation changes and intricate drainage systems. The northern portion of the quadrangle is defined by steep ridges including Elkhorn Mtn and Pyramid Rock, while the southern reaches transition into the lower elevations of Bear Prairie and the residential clusters of Creswell Heights. This 2017 survey reveals the established road network connecting rural settlements like Ireland to the larger river valleys below.

Water serves as a primary geographic organizer here, with the Washougal River and Little Washougal River carving paths through the terrain. The map documents the relationship between the protected federal forest lands and the expanding private holdings to the south and west. Significant local landmarks such as Jackson Pass and Livingston Mtn provide context for those studying the regional transition from timberlands to upland prairie and residential development.