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2017 Map of Mount Adams East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mount Adams and its glaciated eastern slopes dominate this high-elevation terrain within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This survey captures a dramatic landscape defined by volcanic activity and glacial runoff, featuring the prominent A G Aiken Lava Bed to the south and the sharp profile of Suksdorf Ridge descending from Pikers Peak. The drainage patterns are intricate, with the Muddy Fork, Big Muddy Cr, and Hellroaring Cr carving deep channels through the alpine terrain.

Lower elevations transition into subalpine ecosystems such as Hellroaring Meadow and Bird Creek Meadows, which are fed by several high-mountain water bodies including Mirror Lake, Bench Lake, and Heart Lake. The map also traces Bureau of Indian Affairs routes like Bia RD 208 providing access toward the Ridge of Wonders and Avalanche Valley, highlighting the intersection of geological marvels and remote forest management.