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1989 Map of Gold Bar

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Gold Bar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Skykomish River corridor defines the development and topography of this region during the late 1980s, where the settlements of Startup and Gold Bar serve as the primary hubs. The landscape is a transition between the valley floor and the high timberlands of the Snoqualmie National Forest. Transportation history is visible in the Old RR Grade following the northern bank of the river, while the local economy is represented by a Quarry and a Fish Hatchery near Wallace.

Hydrological features dominate the southern and eastern portions of the quadrangle, with numerous high-elevation water bodies like Airplane Lake, Halcyon Lake, and Bengston Lake. The Wallace River feeds into the valley from the north, passing through Wallace Falls State Park, where the notable Wallace Falls is located. The map also records mid-century infrastructure such as a Trailer Park and a Radio Facility near the Snohomish and King county line.