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2023 Map of Mount Adams West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mount Adams Wilderness and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest define the high-elevation terrain of this Skamania County quadrangle. The map details a complex glacial system including Lava Glacier, Adams Glacier, and White Salmon Glacier, which feed various watercourses such as the Lewis River and the White Salmon Wild and Scenic River. This landscape is primarily accessed through a network of established paths, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl which traverses the eastern slopes.

For those studying the backcountry geography of the Cascades, the map identifies specific landmarks like The Hump, The Bumper, and Madcat Meadow. The presence of several backcountry campsites, such as Riley Camp Trl and Divide Camp Trl, illustrates the region's managed recreational character. Water features are abundant, from alpine basins like Sheep Lake and Lookingglass Lake to the drainage of Mutton Creek and Adams Creek.