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2020 Map of Sawtooth Ridge

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sawtooth Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Nisqually River flows along the northern edge of this high-elevation terrain, marking the boundary between Mount Rainier National Park and the adjacent forest lands. Centered on the prominent Sawtooth Ridge, the landscape is defined by its collection of alpine water bodies, including Bertha May Lake, Granite Lake, and Cora Lake. The presence of the High Rock Lookout atop High Rock signifies the area's importance for forest surveillance and fire detection.

South of the ridge, the map reveals the upper reaches of the Snoqualmie National Forest and Gifford Pinchot National Forest, where topography is punctuated by Griffin Mtn and Allen Mountain. Passages through the high country are marked by Towhead Gap and Cougar Gap, while the drainage network is fed by numerous tributaries such as Big Creek and Teeley Creek. This survey provides a precise view of the complex hydrology and crests at the Pierce and Lewis County line.