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2020 Map of Smith Creek Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest dominates this volcanic landscape, where the aftermath of geological activity is written into the terrain. Deeply incised drainages like Ape Canyon and Lava Canyon define the topography, cutting through volcanic deposits to reach the Muddy River and Smith Creek. The map documents a complex system of water and elevation, notably the sheer drop at Paradise Falls and the steep walls of the Muddy River Gorge.

Forested ridges rise toward Smith Creek Butte, while the drainage of Clearwater Cr feeds the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Transportation is limited to specialized routes such as Road 8300 (Snow) and the Randle-Lewis River road, reflecting the isolation of this high-elevation wilderness. Of particular interest to local lore is the label for Sasquatch, placed near the headwaters of the Muddy River, anchoring regional legend to these specific physical coordinates.