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2023 Map of Lookout Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Lookout Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in Skamania County, defined by prominent volcanic and tectonic features. The topography is dominated by peaks like Lookout Mtn and Mowich Butte, while the West Crater stands as a testament to the region's geologic history. Water systems are complex, with the East Fork Lewis River and the Washougal River both drawing from the drainage of numerous mountain creeks including Lava Creek, Trout Creek, and Prospector Creek.

The presence of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl cutting through the southeastern corner indicates the area's importance for long-distance transit and recreation. Historic foot travel is further evidenced by the Zig Zag Lake Trl and East Fork Trl, which navigate the steep rises toward Green Lookout Mtn and the isolated Zig Zag Lake. Remote water bodies such as Rock Cr Lake and numerous named rocks like Cougar Rock and Twin Rocks provide specific landmarks for those tracing the history of forestry and wilderness management in this part of Washington.