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2011 Map of Sonny Boy Lakes

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sonny Boy Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Hidden Lake Lookout stands at a high vantage point overlooking a complex network of glacial drainages in the North Cascades during this 2011 survey. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the North Fork Cascade River and South Fork Cascade River into the main Cascade River stem. This high-altitude terrain is marked by numerous remote water bodies, including the namesake Sonny Boy Lakes, the curiously named Long Gone Lake, and Lake Number 2.

Backcountry access is documented through a series of Forest Service routes such as 1560 and 1580, which lead toward the Mineral Park Campground. The map reveals a wild geography of steep drainages like Kindy Creek, Mutchler Creek, and Sonny Boy Creek, providing an essential record for hikers and researchers interested in the high-country hydrography and trail-access points at Saddle Point in the early 21st century.