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1966 Map of Darrington

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Darrington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The confluence of the Sauk River and the Suiattle River defines this mid-1960s landscape, where timber and transit intersect in the Mt Baker National Forest. The town of Darrington serves as the focal point, situated at the terminus of the Northern Pacific railroad line. Industrial activity is visible through the Three Rivers Mill Pond and nearby Gravel Pit operations.

North of the main settlement, the smaller communities of Mansford, Prairie, and Andron occupy the river valley, while the heights of North Mountain are monitored from the North Lookout Tower. Local infrastructure includes the Darrington Airport, a Ranger Sta, and the Indian Cem located near the river bend. The map captures the boundary between the forest and the settled valley during an era when rail and river remained central to the regional economy.