2011 Map of Finney Peak

About this map

The Skagit River and its mountain tributaries dominate this corner of the North Cascades foothills at the start of the 21st century. The small settlement of Sauk sits near the northeastern edge of the map, where the terrain begins its steep ascent toward Sutter Mountain and Rinker Ridge. The landscape is defined by its drainages, notably Finney Creek and the multiple branches of the North Fork Stillaguamish River. The industrial history of the region is reflected in the presence of the Rockport Quarry near the northern boundary, while a network of forest roads such as Finney Creek Rd and Sauk City Rd provides access to the high elevations surrounding Finney Peak. Smaller, colorfully named watercourses like Nervous Bride Creek and Clendenen Creek carve through the heavily forested ridges, illustrating the complex hydrology of this part of Skagit County.