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2020 Map of Helena Ridge

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Helena Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Darrington sits at the edge of the Mount Baker National Forest, serving as a gateway to the steep, high-elevation terrain of Snohomish County. The northern edge of the map features the village's street grid, including Commercial Ave and Niederprum Rd, before the landscape rises sharply into the peaks of the North Cascades. The Skagit Wild and Scenic River corridor dominates the central valley, providing a natural path for the Old Sauk Trail and the Mountain Loop Hwy.

High-altitude water bodies like Lake Angeline and Helena Lake are scattered among prominent features such as Helena Ridge, Iron Mtn, and Devils Thumb. The drainage network is complex, with numerous creeks like Asbestos Cr and Murphy Cr flowing through steep basins such as Cedar Basin. These mountain waters eventually feed the larger river system, reflecting the area's significance for forest management and backcountry recreation.