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1944 Map of Holden

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Holden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Holden sits as a vital mining center within the Wenatchee National Forest, reflecting the industrial footprint on the high Cascades during the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between active mineral extraction at the Holden Mine and Glacier Peak Mines and the protected alpine wilderness. Glacial activity is prominently documented, with the Lyman Glacier, Isella Glacier, and Mary Green Glacier carving the granite peaks.

Transport through this high-elevation terrain relied on specialized routes like the path following Railroad Creek to reach the settlement at Holden. To the south, the small community of Trinity serves as a gateway to the Chiwawa River valley. The map meticulously tracks the hydrologic divide of the Cascade Range, showing how waters flow from high points like Bonanza Peak and Mt Fernow toward the Entiat River and Agnes Creek.