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2020 Map of Sun Top

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Snoqualmie National Forest dominates this section of the Cascade Range, where the White River and Greenwater River meet along the boundary of King and Pierce counties. The area is characterized by an extensive network of recreation and access routes, including the Skookum Flats Trail, Palisade Trail, and the Suntop Trail which leads to the lookout at Sun Top. Small developments and recreational outposts like Snoquera, The Dalles, and Dalles Summer Homes sit along the SR-410 corridor, providing a glimpse into the managed wilderness and seasonal habitation of the region.

Infrastructure for backcountry access is evident through the presence of Camp Sheppard and the Ranger Creek Airport, alongside the Ranger Creek Airstrip. The landscape is dotted with notable natural landmarks, from the dramatic Snoquera Falls to several high-elevation water bodies like Echo Lake and Forest Lake. These features, combined with named ridges such as Fawn Ridge and Dalles Ridge, illustrate the complex topography utilized by hikers and forest managers.