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2014 Map of Wood Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lewis & Clark National Forest encompasses this wilderness area, where complex drainages and high-altitude peaks dominate the landscape. The geography is defined by significant ridges and summits such as Cyanide Mtn, Fairview Mtn, and Crown Mtn, which frame the deep valleys of Wood Creek and Ford Creek. High-elevation water bodies like Wood Lake and Alpine Lake provide natural landmarks for those navigating the backcountry.

Transport through this part of the Front is limited to the Benchmark Rd corridor, which provides access to the Benchmark Airport and several trailheads near the Wood Creek Hogback. The network of creeks, including Straight Creek and Lick Creek, reflects a traditional montane drainage pattern relatively untouched by modern development. This survey serves as a precise guide for tracing the physical boundaries of the forest and the specific nomenclature of its summits and passes, such as Elbow Pass.