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2020 Map of Mount Challenger

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

North Cascades National Park contains some of the most dramatic high-altitude relief in Washington, dominated by the jagged peaks of the Picket Range. The topography is defined by massive glacial systems, including the Whatcom Glacier and Challenge Glacier, which feed high-mountain drainages such as Little Beaver Cr and Goodell Cr. The presence of the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail provides the primary human corridor through this vertical landscape, crossing the northern section near Whatcom Peak.

The map details an array of evocative alpine landmarks, from the sharp profile of McMillan Spire to the sheer face of The Barrier. Several isolated high-altitude lakes, such as Luna Lake and Azure Lake, are tucked into deep glacial cirques. Named summits like Mt Challenger, Mt Fury, and Mt Degenhardt mark the intersections of the Picket Range's north and south sections, creating a complex network of ridges and passes like Picket Pass.