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1952 Map of Alger

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Alger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Alger serves as a focal point for this 1952 study of northwestern Skagit County, where the transition from the steep slopes of Anderson Mtn to the fertile agricultural flats of German Prairie and Warner Prairie is clearly defined. The area’s community life is anchored by landmarks like the Silver Run Grange and Hickson Community Hall, while its educational history is preserved in the location of the Belfast Sch (Aban'd).

The Samish River and its numerous tributaries, including Friday Creek and Thomas Creek, carve through the landscape, supporting local industry and conservation efforts such as the State Salmon Hatchery. Transportation and resource extraction are evident in the network of rural roads like Bow Hill Road and Kelleher Road, along with scattered Gravel Pits. The presence of Donovan State Park and named locales like Garden of Eden further illustrate the varied land use in this pocket of Washington state.