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2013 Map of Smith Creek Butte

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Smith Creek Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Smith Creek Butte Lookout stands as a central vantage point over the steep volcanic terrain of Gifford Pinchot National Forest in this 2013 survey. The landscape is defined by dramatic geologic features, including the narrow corridor of Ape Canyon and the deeply carved paths of the Muddy River Gorge and Lava Canyon. These features illustrate the transformative power of the region's volcanic activity, where waterways like Smith Cr and Clearwater Cr intersect with ancient flows.

The map details an extensive network of Forest Service roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 83 and Nat For Dev Rd 25, which provide access to the remote peaks and falls. Significant landmarks like Paradise Falls and Smith Creek Butte are positioned among the contour lines that map the sharp elevation changes. This document serves as a precise guide to the high-country topography and drainage patterns within the eastern portion of Skamania County.