1972 Map of Deming

About this map

The confluence of the three forks of the Nooksack River dominates this landscape on the western flank of Sumas Mountain. This survey captures the valley settlements of Deming, Van Zandt, and Clipper during the early 1970s, linked by the Burlington Northern railroad and roads like Mosquito Lake Road. The drainage patterns of the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork create a complex lowland environment defined by features like Black Slough and Mud Lake, contrasted against the steep slopes of Smith Peak and the precarious Devils Slide. Local history is anchored by the Mt Hope Cem and the Welcome Grange Hall, reflecting the community's rural social structure. Numerous gravel pits and quarries along the riverbanks indicate the area's ongoing extraction industry and its role in supporting the region's infrastructure.