Loading map...

2017 Map of Mount Deception

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mount Deception
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mount Deception dominates this high-altitude landscape where the boundaries of Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest meet. The 2017 survey details the complex network of ridgelines and drainages that define the eastern Olympics, including Gray Wolf Ridge and the sharp peaks of The Needles. A significant portion of the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail traverses the eastern edge, passing through high-elevation points like Marmot Pass and Buckhorn Pass.

Glacial legacies are evident in the formation of Royal Basin and the alpine waters of Royal Lake and Lake Constance. The map illustrates the convergence of several major river systems, with the Dungeness River and the Big Quilcene River carrying snowmelt from the surrounding massifs. For the modern explorer or conservationist, the map traces remote landmarks such as Sunnybrook Meadows and Deception Basin, providing a precise record of these protected wilderness areas as they stood in the early 21st century.