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1998 Map of Vanson Peak

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Vanson Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Riffe Lake and the winding Cowlitz River dominate the northern landscape of this late-twentieth-century survey. The area is defined by its massive protected lands, including portions of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument. The presence of Taidnapam Park and the Cowlitz Wildlife State Area near the river's bend reflects the region's focus on conservation and recreational land management during this era.

Higher elevations are marked by Vanson Peak and its associated Vanson Meadow, which sits just above Vanson Lake. Numerous drainages such as Landers Creek, Goat Creek, and the Green River carve through the terrain, illustrating the complex watershed that feeds the larger river system. To the south, Deadmans Lake lies near the intersection of Lewis and Skamania counties, providing a specific reference point for backcountry research.