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2014 Map of White Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

White Pass and the high ridge line of the Cascade Range divide the Gifford Pinchot National Forest from the Snoqualmie National Forest, marking the boundary between Lewis and Yakima counties. This alpine region is defined by a dense network of water bodies and trails, including the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which traverses the terrain from north to south. Notable back-country infrastructure includes the Sand Lake Shelter and Skeeter Shelter, providing refuge along these high-altitude routes.

Water is a dominant feature of this landscape, with numerous alpine basins holding lakes such as Leech Lake, Dumbbell Lake, and Kincaid Lake. Drainage patterns flow from the heights of Cramer Mtn and Fryingpan Mtn into systems like the Clear Fork Cowlitz River and Cortright Cr. The transit through these mountains is facilitated by historic gaps such as Cowlitz Pass, while the Cowlitz Trailhead serves as a primary access point into the wilderness areas.