1989 Map of Gold Bar

About this map

Skykomish River and its tributaries define this landscape at the western edge of the Cascades, where the settlements of Startup and Gold Bar serve as gateways to the high country. The map documents the heavy reliance on the river valleys for transport and industry, including the presence of an Old RR Grade and a localized Quarry. North of the river, Wallace Falls State Park preserves the dramatic descent of the Wallace River, while a Fish Hatchery near Olney Creek indicates the importance of local fisheries.