2017 Map of Spirit Lake West

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest dominates this landscape, showing the dramatic topography of the Mount St. Helens area decades after the 1980 eruption. The recovery of the ecosystem is evident in the formation and boundaries of Coldwater Lake and the altered shoreline of Spirit Lake, where Bear Cove and Duck Bay are clearly delineated. The map highlights the high ridges that define the blast zone, including Johnston Ridge and Harrys Ridge, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns of Coldwater Cr and the N Fork Toutle River. Smaller alpine bodies like Venus Lake, Island Lake, and Hanaford Lake remain nestled among peaks such as Minnie Peak and Mt Margaret. This survey serves as an essential record for those studying the geomorphic changes and the persistent geological features of this volcanic terrain, from the heights of The Dome to the depths of Tradedollar Lake.