1989 Map of Mount Baker

About this map

The glaciated volcanic terrain of the Mt Baker National Forest dominates this topographic record, centered on the high peaks and permanent ice fields of the Mt Baker Wilderness. This 1980s-era data reflects the complex drainage and ice-flow patterns of the volcano, including the prominent Coleman Glacier on the western flank and the Deming Glacier to the south. Distinctive landmarks such as Grant Peak, the Roman Wall, and the Summit Crater define the high-altitude topography. Further down the slopes, the map identifies specific ridges and divides that channel meltwater into the regional system, such as Heliotrope Ridge and the Skyline Divide. The documentation of features like the Crater Moraine and Boulder Crags provides a valuable study of the physical geography before more recent glacial recession changed these alpine landscapes.