2023 Map of Wauconda Summit

About this map

Wauconda Summit and the nearby site of Old Wauconda serve as the primary human touchpoints in this mountainous stretch of the Okanogan National Forest. This high-elevation landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous drainages, including West Fork Granite Creek and Fir Creek, which carve through the terrain surrounding peaks like Clackamas Mtn and Fir Mtn. The transport network reveals the area's history of movement across the range, where modern routes like Summit Rd parallel the historic path of Old Stage Rd. The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trl winds across the eastern ridges, providing a pedestrian artery through a landscape largely devoted to forest management and high-country grazing. This 2023 survey documents the enduring geography of these Okanogan County summits and the small settlements that grew along the vital mountain passes.