2011 Map of McCoy Peak

About this map

McCoy Peak and the high ridges of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest define this landscape in the southern Cascades. The 2011 survey details a high-elevation environment characterized by steep peaks and a dense network of forest roads and hiking trails. Prominent observation points like the McCoy Peak Lookout and Sunrise Peak Lookout stand as markers of fire management history atop the summits. The terrain is divided by significant drainage systems, where McCoy Creek and Yellowjacket Creek flow through deep valleys separated by prominent landforms such as Juniper Ridge and Langille Peak. Significant gaps in the ridgelines, including Yellow Jacket Pass, serve as natural transit points between the drainages of French Creek and Clear Creek. This map illustrates the intersection of primitive wilderness features like Dark Meadow with the engineered access routes required for modern forest service operations.