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2020 Map of Spirit Lake East

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Spirit Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest dominates this landscape northeast of Spirit Lake, where the topography is defined by sharp ridges and a dense network of mountain lakes. The map details the complex drainage systems of the Green River, Clearwater Cr, and Smith Creek, illustrating the drainage patterns in the shadow of Goat Mtn and Bismark Mtn. Notable high-altitude crossings like Norway Pass and Independence Pass connect the varying elevations, while Windy Ridge provides a prominent vantage point over the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Several smaller alpine lakes, including Meta Lake, Ghost Lake, and Panhandle Lake, are scattered across the terrain, indicating a landscape heavily shaped by geological activity. The proximity of Bear Meadow and Independence Ridge further underscores the wilderness character of the region. This 2020 edition provides a high-resolution view of the trail-less and road-sparse areas within the forest, offering critical data for those studying the evolving ecology and geography of the Cascades.