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2017 Map of Midnight Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Midnight Mountain rises as a central landmark within this portion of the Okanogan National Forest, where steep ridgelines and narrow river valleys define the landscape. The Twisp River cuts through the southern reaches of the quadrangle, flanked by seasonal settlements such as Poplar Flats and high-elevation grazing grounds like Gardner Meadows. This terrain is characterized by a complex drainage network where Wolf Creek and its many forks meet with the Little Bridge Cr, creating a remote environment accessible primarily via forest service roads like Nat For Dev Rd 4440.

High-altitude water bodies, including Slate Lake and Little Slate Lake, are tucked into the drainages below Abernathy Ridge. The map illustrates the dominance of natural features over human development, with the landscape divided by the rugged profiles of Milton Mtn, Three A M Mtn, and the prominent War Creek Ridge. These peaks and ridges served as critical markers for early forest management and backcountry exploration in Okanogan County.