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2011 Map of Sun Top

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sun Top
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The White River and Greenwater River define the drainage of this mountainous King County landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map centers on the narrow river corridors that facilitate travel and recreation within the National Forest system, anchored by the community at Snoquera and the prominent Sun Top Viewpoint. The settlement pattern is largely seasonal and institutional, featuring specialized enclaves like the Camp Sheppard Boy Scout Camp, the Seattle University Lodge, and the Alta Crystal Chalets.

Transportation infrastructure is adapted to the terrain, with the Ranger Creek State Airport providing a rare flat landing strip amidst steep ridges. A network of Forest Service roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 7140 and Nat For Dev Rd 7260, links various recreation nodes including The Dalles Campground and the Dry Creek Campground. These roads follow the valleys of tributaries like Huckleberry Creek and Minnehaha Creek, revealing how modern access has been carved into the high country below Little Ranger Peak.