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2020 Map of Tieton Basin

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Tieton Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Rimrock and the Tieton Basin lie at the heart of this Yakima County landscape, where the Tieton River flows through deep canyons and flat benches within the Snoqualmie National Forest. The map documents a complex network of high-elevation terrain, including the prominent Bethel Ridge to the north and Divide Ridge to the south. Notable landmarks such as Kloochman Rock and Goose Egg Mtn dominate the topography, while the presence of the Tieton State Airport and the White Pass Highway indicate the area's importance for regional transit and recreation.

Water features define the basin's drainage patterns, from the remote Lost Lake and Long Lake to the meandering Milk Creek. High-altitude meadows like Soda Spring Meadow and Jumpoff Meadows offer a clear look at the subalpine environment. For researchers, the map's numerous 4WD tracks, such as 4WD Bethel Ridge and 4WD Shorty, reveal the historical access routes used for forest management and fire observation, centered around the Jump Off Lookout.