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2017 Map of Snider Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Snider Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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The Olympic National Forest dominates this section of the peninsula, characterized by the deep Sol Duc Valley and its primary waterway, the Sol Duc River. This 2017 survey details the complex network of forest development roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 30 and Nat For Dev Rd 29, which provide access to the timbered ridges and high points like Snider Peak and North Point. Recreational routes are visible through the Lookout Loop Trail and the Kloshe Nanitch path, marking the transition from industrial forest management to mountain hiking and conservation.

Water systems define the landscape's drainage, with the S Fork Pysht River flowing north and the N Fork Calawah River and Goodman Cr appearing in the south. The rugged topography of the Olympic Mountains is evident in the steep climbs toward Mt. Muller and the prominent Mt. Muller-Snider Ridge. Smaller tributaries like Bear Cr and Kugel Cr feed into the larger river valleys, highlighting the watershed's intricate design.