GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Cascade Range
The Cascade Range runs from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon into northern California. Its prominent volcanic peaks include Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens and Mount Shasta.
Fast Facts
- Mount Rainier is the range’s highest summit.
- The Juan de Fuca plate system subducts beneath North America.
- The Columbia River crosses the range through the Columbia Gorge.
Connected lessons
- Cascade RangeMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Alaska RangeRelated places
- Pacific Coast RangesRelated places
- Columbia RiverRelated places
- Sierra NevadaRelated places
- SubductionFormed by