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2020 Map of Mount Adams West

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mount Adams West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Mt Adams dominates the eastern landscape of this mountain survey, its massive glaciers including Lava Glacier and Adams Glacier descending toward the high alpine basins of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This high-altitude terrain is defined by its recreation and conservation history, featuring a significant stretch of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it traverses north past The Bumper and The Hump.

Glacial melt feeds a complex drainage system, from the Lewis River in the north to the White Salmon Wild and Scenic River in the southwest. Historical backcountry sites such as High Camp and Riley Camp are positioned near geological landmarks like Burnt Rock and Crystal Lake, serving as fixed points for mountaineers and trail-users. The topographic detail captures the varied morphology of the Cascades, from the meadows of Madcat Meadow to the prominent rising spine of Stagman Ridge.