1989 Map of Glacier

About this map

The North Fork Nooksack River carves through this high-altitude landscape along the border of Canada and the United States in northern Washington. Recorded in the late 1980s, the map reveals a rugged terrain dominated by Church Mountain and the peaks of the Mt Baker National Forest. Small-scale industrial activity is evident through the presence of a Quarry and a Gravel Pit near the riverbanks, while the settlement of Warnick and a local Cem provide evidence of early high-country habitation. The drainage system is remarkably dense, with Kidney Creek, Maple Creek, and Gallop Creek feeding into the main river fork. Of particular interest to local historians are the specific named landmarks like Church Saddle and West Church Ridge, which delineate the complex ridgelines above the timberline near Bear Paw Snow.