1980 Map of Lyman

About this map

Lyman and the neighboring settlement of Hamilton occupy the flat Skagit River Valley in this 1980s-era topographical record. The landscape is defined by the braided path of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River, where side channels like Jims Slough and Davis Slough weave through the bottomlands. To the north, the terrain rises sharply into the high timber and rocky peaks of Lyman Hill and Miner Mountain, separated by the remote Lyman Pass. This transition from the industrial and residential corridor along the valley floor to the steep drainages of Roaring Creek and Cavanaugh Creek illustrates the geographical constraints on development in the region. Local history is evidenced by the Lyman Ferry (Site) and the Hamilton Cemetery, marking earlier modes of river crossing and long-standing community centers.