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2017 Map of Tatoosh Lakes

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Tatoosh Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mount Rainier National Park defines the northern edge of this landscape, where high summits like Unicorn Peak, Boundary Peak, and Stevens Peak overlook a dense network of drainages and glacial basins. To the south, the Tatoosh Range and Tatoosh Ridge divide the wilderness between the Snoqualmie National Forest and Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This terrain is deeply etched by water, with Tatoosh Lakes and Blue Lake feeding a system of creeks including Butter Creek and Skate Creek.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the lower elevations along the Cowlitz River valley. The small settlement of Big Bottom and the Evergreen Cemetery are located here, representing the primary human footprint in an otherwise wilderness-dominated area. The land is crisscrossed by forest development roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 5270, which provide access to the remote ridges and timberlands of the southern Cascades.