2011 Map of The Rockies

About this map

The Rockies define the high terrain of this portion of Lewis County, where the headwaters of several major drainage systems diverge. The landscape is a complex network of ridges and deep valleys carved by the Little Nisqually River, the West Fork Tilton River, and the Little Deschutes River. The interior is accessed by a series of forestry roads, including Nat For Dev Rd 74 and Forest Rd 70, which navigate the steep slopes toward high points like Stahl Mountain and Ladd Mountain. Historically significant for its resource management and fire surveillance, the area includes the Ladd Lookout situated near the center of the quadrangle. Smaller water features such as Goose Lake and Duck Lake are nestled between the ridges, while numerous named tributaries like Hiawatha Creek and Winston Creek illustrate the dense hydrological network of this timbered upland region.