2014 Map of Mount Adams West

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The massive western slopes of Mt Adams dominate this landscape within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, where high-altitude ice and glacial melt dictate the terrain. Several prominent glaciers, including Adams Glacier, Pinnacle Glacier, and White Salmon Glacier, crown the heights of the volcano, feeding the headwaters of the Lewis River and White Salmon River. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the center of the sheet, crossing notable landmarks like Burnt Rock and passing near the secluded Lookingglass Lake. Below the timberline, the geography is defined by prominent rises and clearings such as Stagman Ridge, Crofton Butte, and Horseshoe Meadow. This 2014 survey records a wilderness shaped by both geologic activity and established conservation, showing the precise intersection of Skamania and Yakima counties atop the mountain's volcanic mass.