2017 Map of White Pass

About this map

White Pass serves as a critical alpine crossing on the divide between the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the Snoqualmie National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its complex network of water bodies, including Leech Lake, Dumbbell Lake, and Sand Lake, which feed the headwaters of the Clear Fork Cowlitz River. The topography is marked by significant peaks such as Cramer Mtn and Fryingpan Mtn, with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winding through the eastern half of the quadrangle. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns from Cowlitz Pass and observe the glacial-cut features of Carlton Ridge and Cortright Point. The map provides a look at the modern forest management boundaries between Yakima and Lewis counties, documenting the high Cascades just before the turn of the decade.