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1989 Map of Tatoosh Lakes

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Tatoosh Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Mt Rainier National Park borders the northern edge of this landscape, where high-altitude features like Unicorn Glacier and Unicorn Peak define the upper elevations. The Tatoosh Range cuts through the center of the quadrangle, serving as a divide between the drainages of Butter Creek and Stevens Creek. This high country is largely protected within the Tatoosh Wilderness, while the lower southern slopes are managed as part of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

High Valley represents the primary area of human activity in the south, situated near the Cowlitz River. The river's path is marked by USGS river mile indicators, including Mile 128, Mile 129, and Mile 130. Notable landmarks for backcountry travelers include the Hinkle Tinkle Shelter near Tinkle Creek and the remote Tatoosh Lakes. In the southwest corner near Skate Creek, a small Cem suggests early local history among the timberlands and steep peaks like Skate Mountain and Dixon Mountain.