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2011 Map of White Chuck Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of White Chuck Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Sauk River and White Chuck River converge in this high-altitude section of Snohomish County, forming a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and glacial drainage. The Mountain Loop Hwy and N Sauk River Rd provide the primary access to this backcountry region, leading to recreation points like the White Chuck Campground and the Whitewater Launch. These corridors follow the natural valley floors, connecting the riverbanks to the steep ridges above.

Prominent summits and saddles dictate the movement of water and travelers alike, with White Chuck Mountain standing as a central landmark. High mountain passes such as Rat Trap Pass and Stujack Pass mark the transition between drainage basins, while secluded water bodies like Thornton Lake, Lake Metam, and Peek-a-boo Lake are reached only by trail. The drainage network is dense, including Decline Creek, Dutch Creek, and Falls Creek, illustrating the complex hydrology of the western Cascades during the early twenty-first century.