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2014 Map of Lake Shannon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lake Shannon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lake Shannon and the Skagit River dominate this terrain within the Mount Baker National Forest. The map documents the industrial and hydroelectric footprint of the region, anchored by the Bear Creek Powerhouse and the nearby settlement of Concrete. The Skagit flows through the southern portion of the sheet, carving out the Skagit Valley where the small community of Van Horn and the site of Faber Ferry are located.

Elevations rise sharply away from the water towards Jackman Ridge and the high basins containing the Thunder Lakes. This modern survey details a complex network of forest and local roads, such as Baker Lake Rd and Concrete Sauk Valley Rd, which provide access to the area's timber and recreational resources. The juxtaposition of established towns like Concrete with the primitive reaches of Thunder Cr illustrates the ongoing balance between human utility and the wilderness of the North Cascades.