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2017 Map of Lone Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Skamania County, dominated by volcanic peaks and alpine water systems. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the eastern half of the map, winding past prominent landmarks like Sawtooth Mtn and Bird Mtn before descending toward the south. This corridor connects a dense network of glacial lakes, including the Indian Heaven Lakes cluster, Placid Lake, and Lake Wapiki near the base of Lemei Rock.

Lower elevations are marked by distinct meadows and timber management roads, such as Lone Butte Meadows and Skookum Meadow, which suggest the area's long-standing use for both recreation and resource access. Geologic features like Lone Butte and East Crater stand as clear markers of the region's eruptive history. The intricate drainage patterns of Rush Cr and Meadow Cr illustrate the complex watershed that feeds into the larger regional river systems.