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2014 Map of Cavanaugh Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Mount Baker National Forest dominates the eastern landscape of this 2014 survey, where the peaks of Bowman Mtn and Bear Mtn define a high-elevation terrain carved by an intricate network of drainage basins. The boundary between Whatcom and Skagit Counties cuts across the southern portion of the map, marking a transition toward the South Fork Nooksack River valley.

Isolated clearings like Dailey Prairie and the landing at Dyes Ranch provide evidence of land use within the dense forest. Water is the primary sculptor here, with Cavanaugh Cr, Skookum Cr, and Hutchinson Cr flowing through steep-walled canyons. This modern survey reflects the enduring character of the Cascades, where naming conventions like New York Mtn and Miner Mtn point to a history of prospecting and remote habitation.