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2011 Map of Alger

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Alger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Alger and Belfast serve as central nodes in this Skagit County landscape, where the Samish River winds through fertile openings like Jarman Prairie and Butler Flat. The region's early 21st-century character is defined by a mix of agricultural heritage and industrial utility, evidenced by the numerous extractive sites such as the Belleville Quarry and Skagit Quarry. Community life centers on long-standing landmarks including the Silver Run Grange and the Hickson Community Hall, which provide social anchors for the surrounding rural populations.

Transportation and resource management are highly visible through the presence of the Samish Hatchery and the significant corridor of Old Highway 99 North Rd. The terrain transitions from the alluvial plains of Warner Prairie to the rising slopes of Anderson Mountain and Humphrey Hill. This survey captures the area's balance between the natural flow of waterways like Friday Creek and the organized development of small settlements like Hoogdal and the uniquely named Garden of Eden.