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2011 Map of Monte Cristo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Monte Cristo and Mineral City lie deep within the Cascade Range, anchoring a landscape defined by steep peaks and narrow gulches. This 2011 survey documents the high-elevation terrain where the South Fork Sauk River and North Fork Skykomish River find their headwaters. The map illustrates a concentration of recreational sites including Monte Cristo Campground, Silvertip Campground, and Troublesome Creek Campground, all connected via the Index-Galena Rd.

Named landmarks such as Del Campo Peak, Gothic Peak, and Silvertip Peak rise above the drainage basins of Silver Creek and Troublesome Creek. The presence of Mineral Butte and Mineral City reflects the area's prospecting legacy, while high-altitude features like Poodle Dog Pass and Hard Pass provide natural corridors through the Crested Buttes. This map is an essential reference for understanding the geography of the Snohomish County backcountry.