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2023 Map of Van Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Van Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Wenatchee National Forest dominates this section of the Entiat Mountains, where the high ridges of the Cascades define a complex drainage system in central Washington. Medicine Ridge stands as a prominent divide in the northeast, separating the headwaters of Medicine Creek from the surrounding high country. The terrain is deeply incised by a series of dramatic canyons, including Railroad Canyon, Moon Canyon, and Bjork Canyon, which all feed into the larger valley systems below.

Water serves as the primary sculptor of this landscape, with Eagle Creek and Chumstick Creek drawing from numerous seasonal tributaries like Second Creek and Tillicum Creek. The name Van Creek and its eastern branch, East Van Creek, anchor the central portion of the map, illustrating the intricate network of alpine streams that have historically supported the region's forest management and watershed health. This 2023 survey provides a clear view of the modern boundaries and topography of these protected federal lands.