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2014 Map of Lightning Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lake Cushman dominates the northeastern corner of this Mason County landscape, marking a significant point of water management and recreation within the Olympic National Forest. The map documents a heavily forested and mountainous region, defined by prominent summits such as Lightning Peak, Timber Mtn, and Dry Mtn in the Olympic Mountains. This 2014 survey illustrates the complex network of Forest Service infrastructure, specifically the Natl Forest Develop Road 23 Rd and various secondary spurs that provide access to the high ridges.

The South Fork Skokomish River winds through the southern half of the quadrangle, fed by numerous named drainages including Brown Cr, Harp Cr, and Gibbons Cr. The terrain is characterized by steep elevation changes, from the heights of Prospect Ridge down to the creek beds. For those studying the geography of western Washington, the map provides precise locations for local landmarks like Dennie Ahl Hill and Cushman Hill, showing how topography dictates the path of the region's wilderness roads.