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2017 Map of Hamilton

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hamilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hamilton stands as the primary settlement on this Skagit County survey, situated along the northern bank of the Skagit River within the broad Skagit Valley. The landscape transitions sharply from the river lowlands to the high-elevation reaches of the Mount Baker National Forest to the north. Significant natural landmarks include Mt Josephine and the alpine Josephine Lakes, which overlook a network of drainages including Alder Creek and Muddy Creek.

Transportation through the area is defined by a mix of infrastructure, from the industrial Crown Pacific Mainline to the recreational Pacific NW National Scenic Trail winding through the northern ridges. Local life is concentrated near the river, where roads like Lyman Hamilton Hwy and the nearby Careys Lake indicate a long-established valley community. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the S Fork Nooksack River, reflecting the divide between the Skagit and Nooksack watersheds.