2017 Map of Mount Higgins

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Hazel and Swede Heaven occupy the valley floor along the North Fork Stillaguamish River, marking the primary residential and transport corridor through this corner of the Mount Baker National Forest. The Arlington-Darrington Rd serves as the main artery, connecting the small settlements of Rowan and Tulker. The terrain shifts dramatically from the riverbanks to the high elevations of Mount Higgins and Skadulgwas Peak, where numerous alpine water bodies like Myrtle Lake, Granite Lake, and Shelf Lake are tucked into the high ridges. To the south, the Boulder River and French Cr drain the slopes near French Point, illustrating the complex drainage systems that define the Skagit and Snohomish county line. This geography highlights a landscape where human habitation is concentrated in a narrow valley beneath massive, forested peaks and protected wilderness areas.