2020 Map of Sweetgrass Butte

About this map

Okanogan National Forest covers this high-elevation landscape in the North Cascades, defined by a complex network of ridges and summits. The namesake Sweetgrass Butte and Sweetgrass Ridge form the central topographic spine, while prominent heights like Sherman Peak, Sunrise Peak, and Burgett Peak mark the northern reaches. This 2020 survey details a region shaped by glacial action and water, evidenced by the high alpine Copper Glance Lake and the radiating drainage systems of Goat Creek, Eightmile Creek, and Falls Creek. Traversing these peaks requires navigating established mountain gaps such as Banker Pass, Cub Pass, and Fifth Creek Pass. The map also traces various creek systems like Roundup Creek and Ortell Creek, illustrating the remote wilderness character and drainage patterns of the Okanogan backcountry.