1984 Map of Spirit Lake West

About this map

Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument defines the southern portion of this post-eruption landscape, documenting the dramatic changes following the 1980 volcanic event. The map provides a critical geographic record of the region, featuring the North Fork Toutle River Pre-Eruption Channel, an essential detail for understanding how the debris flow altered the local drainage. To the north, the terrain transitions into the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, where a network of lakes including Tradedollar Lake, Lonesome Lake, and Venus Lake remain scattered among peaks like Black Mountain. High-elevation landmarks such as Mount Margaret and Mount Whittier overlook the recently formed Coldwater Lake and the iconic Spirit Lake. The presence of several Borrow Pits and a Quarry near the Cowlitz and Skamania county line reflects the human activity and recovery efforts in this evolving wilderness.