1966 Map of Fortson

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Swede Heaven and Fortson sit along the valley floor in this mid-1960s survey of the northern Cascades foothills. The North Fork Stillaguamish River dominates the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a corridor for both the Northern Pacific railroad and early timber-access routes like Mine Road. This region showcases the transition from high-elevation wilderness within the Mt Baker National Forest to the specialized riverside infrastructure of the era, including a Fish Hatchery, the Fortson Ponds, and the Darrington Substation.