2011 Map of Vanson Peak

About this map

Independence Mine sits south of Vanson Peak, anchoring a landscape defined by the drainage systems of the Cowlitz River and the Green River. This 2011 topographic record shows a rugged network of forest access routes like Logging Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 2742 weaving through the timberlands. To the north, the waters of Riffe Lake meet the mouth of Rainey Creek in Rainey Valley, highlighting the intersection of industrial land use and major hydroelectric reservoirs. High-altitude features such as Vanson Meadow and the secluded Vanson Lake provide clear landmarks for those studying the backcountry terrain. The map's detail of numerous creeks, including Wakedwasis Creek and Landers Creek, illustrates the complex hydrology of the Cascades foothills.