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2023 Map of Mount Baker

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mt Baker dominates this glacial landscape within the Mount Baker Wilderness, showcasing the complex topography of one of the Pacific Northwest's most active volcanic peaks. The map details a massive radial drainage system where numerous ice fields, including the Roosevelt Glacier, Mazama Glacier, and the expansive Coleman Glacier, carve deep into the volcanic flanks. High-altitude landmarks like Grant Peak, Sherman Peak, and the Summit Crater provide specific points of reference for the mountain's crest, while the Roman Wall and Lahar Lookout suggest the dramatic volcanic history of the area.

Lower elevations and ridgelines are traversed by established routes such as the Skyline Divide Trl and Heliotrope Ridge Trl, connecting landmarks like Deadhorse Camp to the high alpine. Features such as the Chromatic Moraine and Crater Moraine illustrate the shifting margins of the mountain's ice, while the inclusion of the Lincoln Peak (Black Buttes) and Seward Peak highlights the prominent crags that stand as sentinels around the main volcanic cone.