1944 Map of Holden

About this map

Holden serves as the industrial and social hub of this high-elevation landscape, situated at the terminus of a road along Railroad Creek. The settlement is closely tied to the Holden Mine, which stands as a prominent feature of the local economy during this era. Further south, the mining outpost of Trinity marks the headwaters of the Chiwawa River, located near the Red Mountain Mine. These isolated settlements reflect the mid-century reliance on mineral extraction in the Cascades, supported by a network of pack trails like the Crest Trail and Little Giant Trail.