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2017 Map of Tower Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Cispus River carves a deep valley through the heart of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, defining the geography of this mountain landscape. Towering landmarks such as Tower Rock and the Tower Rock Beaver Ponds sit at the center of a complex drainage system where the N Fork Cispus River and Yellowjacket Cr converge. High peaks including Lone Tree Mtn, Bishop Mtn, and Burley Mtn surround the river basin, providing a topographical profile of the southern Cascades in the early 21st century.

A network of forestry access routes, such as Nat For Dev Rd 23 and Nat For Dev Rd 28, illustrates the managed nature of these timberlands. The survey documents the boundary between Lewis and Skamania counties, following the ridgelines above Kidd Cr and Juniper Cr. These labels reflect a history of backcountry exploration and resource management, from the naming of Lone Tree Lake to the specific forks of Left Fork Owens Cr.