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2014 Map of Silver Star Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Silver Star Mtn and its surrounding peaks dominate this 2014 survey of the Okanogan National Forest, where the high-altitude landscape is defined by sharp topographic relief and glacial features. The North Cascades Scenic Highway, also known as HWY 20, winds through the northern portion of the quadrangle, following the path of Early Winters Cr. This corridor provides the primary access to the backcountry, which is otherwise characterized by a series of prominent geological formations including Vasiliki Ridge, Snagtooth Ridge, and Delancy Ridge.

Hydrographic data reveals numerous alpine water bodies such as Varden Lake, Shelokum Lake, and the uniquely named Mudhole Lake Pekin Cr. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Cedar Cr and its various forks, including W Fork Cedar Cr and S Fork Cedar Cr, carving deep valleys between Kangaroo Ridge and North Gardner Mtn. The map preserves the complex boundaries of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating the township and range divisions that overlay this undeveloped wilderness.