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1989 Map of Hamilton

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

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Hamilton and Birdsview anchor this late 1980s landscape where the Skagit Valley meets the rising slopes of the Mt Baker National Forest. The Skagit Wild and Scenic River dominates the southern corridor, accompanied by distinct riparian features like Davis Slough and Careys Lake. To the north, the terrain climbs toward Mt Josephine and the Josephine Lakes, while the South Fork Nooksack River carves through the northern timberlands.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is evident through the presence of a Quarry, a Gravel Pit, and several Transmission Lines that cut across the valley floor. Genealogists will find a Cem located just east of Hamilton, while the Birdsview Siding and a Boat Ramp on the river speak to the local economy's reliance on both rail and water access. The map captures a moment when traditional land use, including numerous Private roads and forestry areas, coexisted with protected scenic river corridors.