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2014 Map of Bacon Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bacon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Baker Lake and the Baker River dominate the northern landscape of this quadrangle, where the Mount Baker National Forest meets the North Cascades National Park. The topography is defined by significant elevations, including the high summits of Bacon Peak, Mt Watson, and Hagan Mtn. Along the western slopes of Anderson Butte, the presence of the Anderson Butte Lookout indicates the historical importance of fire surveillance in these heavily timbered areas.

A network of drainage systems such as Diobsud Cr, Noisy Cr, and Blum Cr feed into the larger reservoirs, while high-altitude basins hold smaller water bodies like Ipshoot Lake and the Watson Lakes. The Pacific NW National Scenic Trail traverses the high ridges, providing a continuous corridor through the protected wilderness. Human presence is concentrated at the Shannon Creek Campground and along Baker Lake Rd, contrasting with the vast, undeveloped sections of the national park.