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1963 Map of Azurite Peak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Azurite Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The high alpine intersection of the Mt Baker National Forest and Okanogan National Forest defines this 1963 survey of the North Cascades. High-altitude mining operations are a primary focus, with the Azurite Mine and its associated Tailings positioned near Majestic Mountain, while the North American Mine and Gold Hill Mine sit deep within the drainage basins of Mill Creek and East Creek.

Transport through this steep terrain is limited to historic paths like the Cascade Crest Trail and the Mill Creek Trail, which navigate between prominent summits such as Mt Ballard and Azurite Peak. The presence of Fourmile Camp suggests the logistical challenges of the era for those working these remote claims. These maps document the precise locations of mineral extractions before modern environmental regulations altered the landscape of these national forests.