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2013 Map of Spirit Lake East

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Spirit Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest dominates this topographic survey, revealing the complex drainage systems and volcanic terrain of the South Cascades decades after the 1980 eruption. The northeastern edge of Spirit Lake is visible, along with a network of high-elevation water bodies such as Saint Charles Lake, Grizzly Lake, and Panhandle Lake. These alpine lakes are connected by a landscape of sharp ridges and passes, including Windy Ridge, Norway Pass, and Independence Pass.

The map details the Forest Service infrastructure required for access and observation in this environment, featuring the Norway Pass Trailhead and the Strawberry Lookout. Primary access routes are represented by forest development roads like Nat For Dev Rd 99, which winds through the terrain to reach key points of interest. The area is characterized by steep elevation changes, from the peaks of Bismark Mtn and Goat Mtn down to the valleys of Clearwater Cr and the Green River.