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1956 Map of Clear Lake

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Clear Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Skagit River meanders across the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, creating islands like Skiyou Island and Ross Island before reaching Sedro-Woolley. This area of Washington reflects a landscape transitioning from heavy industrial activity to recreational use, particularly evident in the presence of the Northern Pacific railroad line connecting the lakeside communities of Big Lake and McMurray.

Deep in the Cultus Mountains, the terrain is marked by numerous old railroad grades and timber-related features such as the Spar Tree Trail and various truck trails. Local family history is preserved through named routes like Finn Settlement Road and Husby Rd. The southern border follows the winding path of the Stillaguamish River, while high-elevation points like Little Haystack Mtn provide a clear view over the surrounding valleys and the complex network of private forest roads.