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2014 Map of Wahtum Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wahtum Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Wahtum Lake serves as a central hub for the wilderness recreation network within the Mount Hood National Forest, situated along the dramatic boundary of Hood River and Multnomah Counties. This high-elevation terrain is defined by its glacial and volcanic landforms, including the prominent Chinidere Mtn and Tomlike Mtn. A significant stretch of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the landscape, passing by Indian Springs and winding through the Benson Plateau as it navigates the ridge lines.

The hydrological pattern of the area is intricate, with drainage systems like Eagle Cr and Herman Cr carving deep into the plateau. Smaller alpine bodies of water such as Black Lake, Mud Lake, and Scout Lake are scattered throughout the forest, while distinctive landmarks like Indianhead Rock and Sawtooth Mtn provide essential orientation points for travelers in this roadless portion of the Cascades.