1980 Map of Cavanaugh Creek

About this map

The South Fork Nooksack River flows along the southwestern edge of this landscape, marking a transition between the river valley and the steep ridges of the Mt Baker National Forest. This 1980 survey captures a region defined by its complex drainage network, where numerous tributaries like Skookum Creek and Hutchinson Creek carve through the terrain. The presence of several Borrow Pits and a Gravel Pit suggests the infrastructure needs of the timber or road-building industries active during this era. Unique hydrological features such as Dailey Prairie, Edro Pond, and the Athearns Ponds dot the higher elevations, while the Blue Mountain Road Marsh borders the primary thoroughfare. The map also delineates the high-altitude peaks of Bowman Mountain, New York Mountain, and Miner Mountain, providing a clear view of the wilderness interface along the boundary between Whatcom and Skagit Counties.