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1989 Map of Baker Pass

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Baker Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Mt Baker Wilderness and Mt Baker National Forest dominate this landscape where Whatcom and Skagit counties meet. Glacial activity is the primary architect of the terrain, visible in the massive ice sheets of Deming Glacier, Easton Glacier, and Squak Glacier. These icy reaches feed a network of water systems, including the Middle Fork Nooksack River and the South Fork Nooksack River.

Mountaineering and backcountry history are evidenced by the presence of a Lookout Tower near Park Butte and the landmark known as the Washington Monument in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Significant alpine meadows like Schriebers Meadow and Mazama Park offer breaks in the high-elevation topography. The map also traces the Railroad Grade, a distinctive feature following the Metcalfe Moraine, providing a detailed view of the glacial geology and early access routes near Baker Pass.