1965 Map of Blanca Lake

About this map

Garland Mineral Springs and the surrounding high-country terrain dominate this 1965 survey of the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The map documents a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and a legacy of mountain activity, ranging from the high-altitude Columbia Glacier and Monte Cristo Peak to the lower reaches of the North Fork Skykomish River. A network of historic footpaths, including the Glacier Basin Trail, Quartz Creek Trail, and West Cady Ridge Trail, connect prominent features like Blanca Lake and Virgin Lake. The presence of Mines near the northern boundary and Ruins at Curry Gap provide evidence of earlier extractive and recreational history, while the San Juan Campground and Gravel Pit near the river forks illustrate more modern land uses and infrastructure at the time of the survey.