2014 Map of Wahpenayo Peak

About this map

Longmire serves as a focal point in this 2014 survey of the southern Cascades, situated where the Nisqually River flows beneath the dramatic Rampart Ridge. The landscape is dominated by the steep elevations of the Tatoosh Range, anchored by the high point of Wahpenayo Peak and Lookout Mtn. This high-altitude terrain is characterized by a complex drainage network, including Kautz Cr and Skate Cr, which carve through the heavily forested regions of Mount Rainier National Park and the adjacent Snoqualmie National Forest. To the south, Silver Creek Pass marks a significant transition point near Allen Mtn. The presence of Bear Prairie provides a distinct break in the alpine topography, while high lakes like Johnson Lake and Lake Fizrenken dot the ridges, reflecting the glacial history of the Pierce and Lewis County borderlands.