2020 Map of Noble Knob

About this map

Snoqualmie National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape at the intersection of King, Pierce, Kittitas, and Yakima counties. The terrain is defined by a network of historic transit routes, including the legendary Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the Greenwater Trail, which follow the deep valleys and ridgelines of the Cascade Range. Central to the map is the prominent peak of Noble Knob, surrounded by a series of alpine water bodies such as Lost Lake, Quinn Lake, and Echo Lake. The prominence of Government Meadow and Naches Pass highlights the importance of these gaps for early trans-mountain travel. Further south, the map reveals the rugged ascent to Corral Pass and the rocky summits of Mutton Mtn and Arch Rock. The drainage patterns are clearly marked by the Greenwater River and the S Fork Little Naches River, which carve through the dense timberlands and provide the primary hydrographic framework for the region.