2020 Map of Monte Cristo

About this map

Galena sits at the convergence of mountain drainages in this high-altitude survey of the Cascades. The landscape is defined by the meeting of the Mount Baker National Forest and Snoqualmie National Forest, creating a region of extreme vertical relief. From the prominent Silvertip Peak and Gothic Peak down to the headwaters of the North Fork Skykomish River, the map documents the drainage patterns of Silver Creek and Canyon Creek. Notable high-country landmarks include Poodle Dog Pass and the remote Glacier Basin, illustrating the challenging geography of the Snohomish County backcountry. The presence of numerous mining-era labels like Seventysix Gulch and Mineral Butte points to the historical extraction efforts that once drew people to these steep ridges, while named features such as Del Campo Peak and Foggy Pass remain significant for modern navigation and mountain travel.