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2014 Map of Ross Dam

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Ross Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ross Dam serves as the focal point of this Skagit River landscape, where the waters of Ross Lake and Diablo Lake meet. The 2014 survey documents a region defined by high-altitude conservation and recreational infrastructure within the North Cascades National Park and the surrounding Ross Lake National Recreation Area. The map details a network of trails and backcountry locations, including the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail as it winds past the Ruby Creek Barn and Horse Pasture and over Hidden Hand Pass.

Glacial features like Neve Glacier below Colonial Peak contrast with the developed sites along the lakefront, such as the Ross Lake Resort and Colonial Creek Campground. This area demonstrates the intersection of mid-20th-century hydroelectric development and modern wilderness preservation, with the Ross District Ranger Office and various viewpoints like Diablo Vista providing access points for study and management of the Pyramid Lake Research Natural Area.