2023 Map of Sweetgrass Butte

About this map

Sweetgrass Butte rises at the center of this high-country landscape within the Okanogan National Forest, where steep ridges and deep drainages define the North Cascades terrain. The northern reaches of the sheet cross into the Pasayten Wilderness, anchored by prominent summits like Sherman Peak and Sunrise Peak. This geography is a network of watersheds where Eightmile Creek, Goat Creek, and Panther Creek have carved out distinct valleys. Historically significant high-altitude routes are marked by Banker Pass, Cub Pass, and Fifth Creek Pass, which once served as vital connecting points across Sweetgrass Ridge and Isabella Ridge. The inclusion of various parcel boundaries like PB 37 and PB 40 indicates the complex administrative history of these public lands, while features like Glance Lake and Island Mtn highlight the diverse topography encountered by early rangers and surveyors.