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1944 Map of Clear Lake

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Clear Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Sedro-Woolley and the upper Skagit River anchor the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, illustrating a landscape defined by the timber and transport industries of Washington. The Northern Pacific RR cuts a path through the western corridor, connecting the settlements of Big Lake, Montborne, and McMurray. Inland, a specialized Logging RR winds through the drainages of Gilligan Creek, highlighting the importance of the lumber trade to the local economy.

Educational sites like Electron Sch and Ehrlich Sch appear near the small valley communities, while significant landmarks such as Haystack Mtn, Table Mtn, and Frailey Mountain rise above the many lakes. The map details the transition from the river lowlands at Skiyou Island to the higher elevations surrounding Lake Cavanaugh, providing a clear record of the rural infrastructure and land use in the early 1940s.