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2011 Map of Quartz Creek Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Quartz Creek Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Lewis River cuts through this high-elevation landscape in Skamania County, creating a series of significant hydrological features including Upper Falls and Middle Falls. The 2011 survey reveals a complex network of forest access roads winding around prominent heights like Quartz Creek Butte and Quartz Creek Ridge. Local landmarks such as the Switchback Lookout provide evidence of forest management and fire observation history in the Pacific Northwest.

Water is the defining characteristic of this terrain, with drainage systems provided by Tillicum Creek, Chickoon Creek, and Steamboat Creek. Notable backcountry destinations like Big Mosquito Lake and Blue Lake are documented alongside the distinctively named Little Niagara Falls. The inclusion of Surprise Meadow suggests a break in the heavy timber, while names like Snagtooth Creek and Platinum Creek reflect the local character of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest area during the early twenty-first century.