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2011 Map of Mallardy Ridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mallardy Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The South Fork Stillaguamish River corridor serves as the primary artery for recreation and settlement in this portion of the Cascades. By the early 21st century, the riverbanks supported a high concentration of established sites, including Gold Basin Campground, Red Bridge Campground, and River Bar Campground. These facilities, alongside Gold Basin and Sunnyside Camp, indicate a landscape deeply integrated with the Mountain Loop highway system.

Elevated ridges and high-altitude lakes dominate the surrounding terrain. To the north, Wiley Ridge and the Long Creek Research Natural Area preserve a more isolated character, while the southern reaches feature a network of alpine waters such as Boardman Lake, Lake Evan, and the Ashland Lakes. Named backcountry outposts like Bolt Camp and Sawyer Camp further trace the history of forest management and trail use throughout the Mallardy Ridge area.