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2014 Map of Bedal

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Bedal sits at the confluence of the Sauk River and the S Fork Sauk River, serving as a primary entry point into the high alpine reaches of the Mount Baker National Forest. This 2014 survey documents a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes, where the Mountain Loop Hwy provides the essential artery for both transportation and recreation. The map details numerous established backcountry sites, including Mill Camp, Twin Peaks Camp, and Chocwich Campground, reflecting the area's transition from early industrial usage to contemporary forest management and recreation.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with Monte Cristo Lake and Myrtle Lake positioned among the peaks of Stillaguamish Peak and Mt Dickerman. Significant geographic transitions are marked at Barlow Pass and Barlow Point, which divide the drainages of the S Fork Stillaguamish River and the Sauk. High-altitude features such as Pemmican Lake and South Lake highlight the glacial character of the upper basins.