2017 Map of Quartz Mountain

About this map

The Wenatchee National Forest and Snoqualmie National Forest converge in this high-elevation landscape, where the Cascades' complex topography is defined by prominent divides and isolated meadows. Quartz Mountain and Frost Mountain anchor the central and eastern portions of the map, with the high spine of Manastash Ridge running northwest to southeast. This wilderness area is a network of water and wood, where the N Fork Taneum and S Fork Taneum drainages carve deep valleys. A series of forest openings, such as Hereford Meadow, Wells Meadow, and the expansive Fishhook Flat, suggest historical grazing or pack routes through the timber. The presence of Taneum Lake and Lily Pond Lake nestled among the ridges indicates the high-basin hydrography of the region, while primitive access is traced by various National Forest development roads and the AWD Kaner Flat trail system.