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Epoch. Geological events occurring many years ago created the diverse topography and drastic elevation changes over the
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drainage basin. This peak's name is derived from the Minnie mining claim nearby along Miners Creek. The primary minerals extracted there were silver and copper.
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period dating back over two million years ago, glaciation advancing and retreating repeatedly scoured and shaped the landscape. With the
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was pointed toward Minnie Peak and stripped the vegetation from its slopes. Due to Mount St. Helens' proximity to Minnie Peak,
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is significant as the summit rises 3,000 feet above the
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from Minnie Peak drains south into
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Cascade Mountains dates back millions of years ago to the late
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