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1968 Map of Sugarloaf Peak

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Sugarloaf Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Sugarloaf Peak Lookout anchors the southeastern corner of this high-elevation terrain within the Wenatchee National Forest. The landscape is defined by the sharp ridges of the Entiat Mountains, where the Mad River cuts a deep valley through the northern half of the quadrangle. Pack trails and jeep roads serve as the primary infrastructure for this remote region, connecting seasonal outposts like Miners Corral, Berg Camp, and Deer Camp.

Insights into early recreational and livestock management are evident in the placement of the Cougar Creek Shelter and numerous springs along the ridge lines. The presence of a small Cem near the confluence of Beaver Creek suggests early localized settlement or a family burial site far from the more developed valleys. Named ridges such as Miners Ridge and Gold Ridge hint at the historical prospecting activity that once drew people into these steep drainages.