1966 Map of Bedal

About this map

Mt Baker National Forest terrain dominates this 1960s study, where the Mountain Loop Highway winds through the deep river valleys of the Cascade Range. The small settlement at Bedal serves as a central point near the confluence of the North Fork Sauk River and the South Fork, supported by the North Fork Guard Sta and several forest camps. The map documents a recreational and industrial landscape defined by a network of steep routes, including the Sunrise Mine Trail and Dickerman Mtn Trail (Jack Pass), which provide access to high elevation peaks like Mt Forgotten and Lewis Peak. To the south, Monte Cristo Lake and Barlow Pass mark the transition toward the mining districts beyond the map's edge. The distribution of primitive camps such as Mill Camp and Elliott Creek Camp illustrates the era's focus on backcountry management and timber access within Snohomish County.