2017 Map of Baring

About this map

Baring sits at the confluence of the South Fork Skykomish River and Index Cr, serving as a focal point for this 2017 survey of the Central Cascades. The landscape is defined by the high peaks of the Snoqualmie National Forest, including the massive granite profile of Baring Mtn and the neighboring Merchant Peak. Transport through the area is primarily funneled along the river corridor, with routes like Index-Galena Rd and NFD Road 6024 providing access to the interior wilderness. Higher elevations are dotted with alpine waters such as Barclay Lake and the cluster of Tom Dick and Harry Lakes. The map also traces the Snohomish and King County line as it traverses the ridges between Gunn Peak and Townsend Mtn, illustrating the high-altitude boundaries that separate these two Washington counties.