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1966 Map of Darrington

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Darrington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The confluence of the Sauk River and the Suiattle River dominates this mid-1960s landscape, illustrating a region defined by timber and transit. In the southwestern corner, the town of Darrington serves as a hub where the Northern Pacific railroad terminates, supporting local industry represented by the Three Rivers Mill Pond. The terrain transitions from the broad alluvial floor of Sauk Prairie to the steep slopes of North Mountain, which is topped by a North Lookout Tower.

Evidence of the area's social and industrial history is visible in the smaller settlements like Mansford and Andron, as well as the Indian Cem located near the river bend. The map also traces the North Fork Stillaguamish River as it winds through the Mt Baker National Forest, highlighting a period when the timber economy and government management of the forest were central to the community's identity.