Foss River
East Fork
The East Fork Foss River originates at 47°34′41″N 121°10′53″W / 47.57806°N 121.18139°W, from the meltwater of Lynch Glacier on the north slope of Mount Daniel. It gathers tributaries from glaciers on the north slope of Mount Hinman as well as tributaries flowing from the lakes of Necklace Valley such as Lake Ilswoot, Locket Lake, Opal Lake, La Bohn Lakes, Alturas Lake, and others. The East Fork Foss River flows generally north, joining the West Fork to form the main stem Foss River.
West Fork
The West Fork Foss River originates at 47°33′29″N 121°17′24″W / 47.55806°N 121.29000°W, from a small glacier and lake on the north side of Iron Cap Mountain. It flows north through a series of lakes including Otter Lake, Delta Lake, and Trout Lake. Its numerous tributaries likewise flow through many lakes in the heart of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Leaving the lakes region the West Fork flows generally north, joining the East Fork to form the main stem Foss River.
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Foss River
- ^ General course info from USGS topographic maps accessed via the "GNIS in Google Map" feature of the USGS Geographic Names Information System website.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: East Fork Foss River
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Fork Foss River