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1998 Map of Mount Adams East

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Mount Adams East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the Yakama Indian Reservation converge on the eastern slopes of Washington's second-highest peak in this detailed survey. The map illustrates a high-altitude landscape defined by massive ice fields including Adams Glacier, Lava Glacier, and Klickitat Glacier. These glaciers feed a complex network of drainages such as Big Muddy Creek and Hellroaring Creek, which carve through prominent geological features like the Ridge of Wonders and Suksdorf Ridge.

A system of high-mountain trails and primitive access points is documented, notably the South Climb Trailhead and the Round the Mountain Trail, providing a clear view of the recreational and logistical layout of the Mount Adams Wilderness in the late 20th century. Named landmarks such as The Spearhead and Pikers Peak serve as vital navigation points for climbers and surveyors, while lower-elevation features like Hellroaring Meadow and Bench Lake indicate the transition from alpine ice to subalpine forest.