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2011 Map of Baring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The settlement of Baring serves as the primary gateway to a landscape defined by the convergence of the North Fork Skykomish River and the South Fork Skykomish River. This 2011 survey documents a topography where industrial heritage and alpine geography intersect, most notably at the Sunset Mine located beneath the peaks of Iron Mountain and Spire Mountain. The map reveals a dense network of high-elevation water bodies, including Barclay Lake, Grotto Lake, and the uniquely named Tom Dick and Harry Lakes.

Access to this mountainous region is provided by Index-Galena Rd and Index Creek Rd, which wind through steep terrain marked by features like Snowslide Gulch and Jumpoff Ridge. The prominence of Baring Mountain and Grotto Mountain suggests a region where topographic relief is the dominant characteristic, while Paradise Meadow offers a rare named clear point among the massifs. This sheet is essential for understanding the modern footprint of these Cascade Range foothills and the legacy of earlier mining activity.