1987 Map of Newaukum Lake

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Snoqualmie National Forest dominates this mountain landscape in Lewis County, where the headwaters of several major river systems diverge from high ridges. The area is defined by its topographic extremes, anchored by Bald Mtn, Huckleberry Mtn, and the distinctive Rooster Rock. At the heart of the terrain lies Newaukum Lake, feeding the South Fork Newaukum River. This 1980s survey illustrates a wilderness being utilized for its resources, evidenced by the numerous Borrow Pits and 4WD tracks scattered across the slopes. Water is the primary architect here, with the Skookumchuck River, West Fork Deschutes River, and North Fork Tilton River all drawing from these same heights. The network of drainage, from Thorn Creek to Jesse Creek, reveals the intricate watershed patterns that have long shaped the geography of southwestern Washington.