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2011 Map of Linton Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Linton Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Scott Mountain and the surrounding high-elevation basins of the Cascade Range define this landscape, where seasonal recreation and wilderness outposts are the primary human traces. The terrain is densely concentrated with small alpine water bodies, including the clusters of Tenas Lakes, Island Lake, and Benson Lake. This geography has long supported institutional summer camps such as Melakwa Boy Scout Camp, Camp Melakwa, and the White Branch Youth Camp.

A network of drainages flows through the steep topography, punctuated by notable natural features like Proxy Falls and Linton Falls. Evidence of earlier land use is found in labels like Knobs Sheep Camp near The Knobs, while meadows such as Fingerboard Prairie and Spruce Meadow offer breaks in the timber. From the heights of Proxy Point to the depths of Lake Valley, the map records a wilderness area managed for both its natural resources and its recreational value.