2014 Map of Illabot Peaks

About this map

The Illabot Peaks anchor this remote section of the Mount Baker National Forest in Skagit County. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, with a dense network of alpine water bodies including Falls Lake, Marten Lake, and the distinctive Jug Lake and Lower Jug Lake near the southeastern boundary. Access into these upper elevations is limited to corridors like the Illabot Peaks Rd and the Rockport Cascade Rd skirting the northern edges near the Skagit River. Natural pathways such as Bettys Pass highlight the historic routes used to navigate between the drainages of Illabot Cr and Grade Cr. This survey provides a precise look at the drainage patterns of White Cr, Iron Cr, and Bluebell Cr as they descend from the steep summits, offering a detailed record of the wilderness as it appeared in the early 21st century.