2011 Map of Pumpkin Mountain

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Ross Lake dominates this 2011 survey, cutting through the high country of Whatcom County where several islands and points define the shoreline. The geography is characterized by the massive presence of Pumpkin Mountain, which rises between the drainage of Big Beaver Creek and the lake itself. A network of backcountry access points and campsites, including Big Bear Campground and Spencer Camp, suggests the area's role as a major recreational corridor within the North Cascades. High-elevation water bodies like Skymo Lake and Noname Lake feed a complex system of tributaries, such as Skymo Creek and Noname Creek, that flow toward the central basin. The presence of Little Jerusalem Island and Tenmile Island highlights the intricate lake topography created by the valley's inundation, providing a precise record of the shoreline and its associated camps like Rainbow Point Campground and Cougar Island Campground during the early 21st century.