2011 Map of White Pass

About this map

White Pass serves as the focal point of this high-altitude landscape, where recreation and topography converge along the crest of the Cascades. The 2011 survey documents a dense network of alpine water bodies, from the prominent Twin Sisters Lakes in the northeast to the cluster of smaller basins including Dumbbell Lake, Beusch Lake, and Penoyer Lake. The map illustrates the region's importance for seasonal recreation, detailing the White Pass Ski Area and White Pass X-Country Ski Area, alongside essential backcountry infrastructure like the Sand Lake Shelter and Skeeter Shelter. Drainage patterns are clearly defined by the Clear Fork Cowlitz River and its tributaries, such as Cortright Creek and Summit Creek, which carve through the terrain between peaks like Fryingpan Mountain and Cramer Mountain. For researchers, the map provides a precise look at trail access points like the Cowlitz Trailhead and established campsites such as Soda Springs Campground.