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2020 Map of Oval Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Oval Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Oval Peak rises as the dominant landmark at the intersection of the Okanogan National Forest and Wenatchee National Forest. This high-altitude drainage divide is defined by the Okanogan Co Chelan Co boundary, which follows the jagged crest of Sawtooth Ridge. The geography here is shaped by alpine water systems, featuring a chain of high-elevation basins containing West Oval Lake, Middle Oval Lake, and East Oval Lake.

Wilderness navigation is oriented around historic crossings such as Eagle Pass and Fish Creek Pass, connected by the Summit Trail-Wilderness. To the north, the Twisp River valley collects runoff from various ridges, including War Creek Ridge and Snowshoe Ridge. The land remains largely undeveloped, preserving a network of trails and natural features like Horseshoe Basin and Buttermilk Meadow that reflect the traditional remote character of the North Cascades.