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2023 Map of Ohanapecosh Hot Springs

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ohanapecosh Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ohanapecosh Hot Springs lies at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the Mount Rainier National Park boundary meets the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The map documents a complex drainage network where the Ohanapecosh River and the Muddy Fork Cowlitz River converge toward the Cowlitz River in an area known as the Big Bottom. This transition between protected wilderness areas, including the Tatoosh Wilderness and Goat Rocks Wilderness, reveals the interplay between managed timberlands and preserved alpine ecosystems.

Distinctive geological features such as Backbone Ridge and the Palisades define the vertical relief, while backcountry landmarks like Grant Purcell Falls and Fish Ladder Falls mark the steep descent of mountain creeks. Access into this remote terrain is traced via the Stevens Canyon Road and a series of high-country footpaths, including the Backbone Trl and Carlton Creek Trl, which navigate the steep slopes of Carlton Ridge and Laurel Hill.