2011 Map of Helena Ridge

About this map

The Sauk River valley and its surrounding peaks define this part of Snohomish County, where the southern edge of the Darrington townsite transitions into the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Infrastructure like the Darrington Water Works Dam and the Clear Creek Campground indicates the intersection of municipal needs and mountain recreation. The terrain is marked by significant alpine features, including Helena Ridge and several prominent summits such as Gold Mountain and Jumbo Mountain. High-elevation water bodies like Lake Angeline, North Lake, and Windon Lake are scattered across the high basins. For those tracing historical access, the Mountain Loop Hwy and N Sauk River Rd provide the primary corridors through the drainage systems of Clear Creek and Asbestos Creek, the latter featuring the namesake Asbestos Falls.