2011 Map of Mount Spickard

About this map

Mount Spickard and Mount Rahm anchor this high-elevation landscape along the Washington-British Columbia border. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, most notably the winding courses of Little Beaver Creek and Big Beaver Creek. At the base of Custer Ridge, Silver Lake feeds into Silver Creek, which traverses the northern section of the quadrangle. A rare point of human infrastructure in this wilderness environment is the Perry Creek Shelter, located near the confluence of Perry Creek and Little Beaver Creek. Other distinct watercourses, including Mist Creek, Redoubt Creek, and Arctic Creek, emphasize the complex hydrology of the region. This 2011 survey, produced using data from the National Hydrography and Elevation Datasets, provides a precise look at the glaciated peaks and narrow valleys of Whatcom County.