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2004 Map of Mount Howard

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Mount Howard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2008
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2008

About this map

Wenatchee National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in the central Cascades, where steep ridges and alpine lakes define the terrain. The northern reaches follow the Little Wenatchee River, punctuated by the localized activity at Soda Springs and a Quarry. Further south, the deep valley of Nason Creek provides a corridor for transportation and infrastructure, including a prominent Tunnel and the Berne area.

Social and operational hubs are sparse but specific, including the Cascade Meadows Church Camp and a remote Maintenance Station. Glacial features like Merritt Lake, Canaan Lake, and Crescent Lake are tucked beneath the high peaks of Mount Howard and Mount Mastiff. The southern portion of the map transitions into the protected Alpine Lakes Wilderness, showing the transition from managed forest lands to strictly preserved wilderness along the crest of the Chiwaukum Mountains.