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2023 Map of Mount Adams East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The glacial and volcanic mass of Mt Adams dominates the landscape of Yakima County, showing a complex network of active ice and ancient geological formations. High-altitude features like the Adams Glacier, Klickitat Glacier, and Mazama Glacier radiate from the summit, feeding the headwaters of the Muddy Fork and Big Muddy Creek. The eastern slopes transition from permanent ice into dramatic landforms like the Ridge of Wonders and the massive A G Aiken Lava Bed to the south.

Below the timberline, the environment shifts toward alpine grazing and water sources. Bird Creek Meadows and Hellroaring Meadow sit at the base of Little Mt Adams, providing a contrast to the neighboring Avalanche Valley. These meadows and high-elevation springs, including Cold Springs and Island Spring, have long served as vital points for travelers and local land management within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mount Adams Wilderness. Trails such as the Round the Mountain Trl and Highline Trl offer the primary means of navigating this high-altitude terrain.