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2011 Map of Groat Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Groat Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Groat Mountain and the high ridges of Whatcom County define this drainage system where the Middle Fork Nooksack River flows along the southern edge. The landscape is characterized by steep glacial and volcanic features, including The Palisades and The Gorge, which channel numerous tributaries such as Glacier Creek and Deep Creek. In this 2011 survey, the area serves primarily as a recreational and conservation corridor, accessible via Glacier Creek Rd and Coal Creek Rd.

Mount Baker’s proximity is evident through the naming of local landmarks like the Mount Baker Vista, the Mount Baker Vista Picnic Area, and the Mount Baker Trailhead. High-elevation passes and ridges, such as Coal Pass, Heliotrope Ridge, and Marmot Ridge, indicate a terrain shaped by alpine geography, providing clear documentation of the forest service road networks and hiking access points available at the start of the decade.