2011 Map of Remmel Mountain

About this map

Remmel Mountain and the high ridges along the international border define this high-altitude landscape in the Pasayten Wilderness area. In 2011, this survey recorded a terrain of peaks and passes where names like Wolframite Mountain and Tungsten Creek suggest a history of prospecting for heavy metals in the northern Cascades. The map details a complex drainage system where the Chewuch River and Andrews Creek originate from alpine waters such as Lower Cathedral Lake and Upper Cathedral Lake. High-elevation crossings including Apex Pass, Cathedral Pass, and Andrew Pass connect these drainages, illustrating the routes used by early travelers and surveyors to navigate the divide. These natural features, alongside prominent landmarks like Cathedral Peak and Amphitheater Mountain, provide a look at the geography before the widespread use of digital navigation tools, capturing the remote character of the Washington-British Columbia borderlands.