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2023 Map of Manastash Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Wenatchee National Forest and Snoqualmie National Forest converge in this high-elevation landscape, where the Kittitas and Yakima county line cuts through a complex network of ridges and drainage basins. Central to the area is Manastash Ridge, which separates the northern waters of Manastash Lake and Milk Creek from the southern reaches of the Naches River system. This 2023 survey illustrates a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and rugged topography, where features like Barber Springs, Summit Spring, and Cattle Camp Spring likely served as critical landmarks for early travelers and livestock.

The map details an intricate trail system, including the 4wd Milk Creek Trl and Manastash Bypass Trl, providing a clear view of how recreational and forest management routes navigate the steep gradients of Devils Slide and Bald Mtn. Notable level terrain is sparse, limited to landforms such as Canteen Flats, Rocky Flat, and Rocky Prairie, which contrast with the surrounding drainages of Yellow Jacket Creek and Lefthand-fork Rock Creek.