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1961 Map of Mount Stuart

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mount Stuart
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Mount Stuart dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Wenatchee National Forest, serving as the anchor for the granite-peaked Stuart Range. The map reveals a high-alpine wilderness defined by glacial activity, featuring the Upper Enchantment Lakes, Lower Enchantment Lakes, and the permanent ice of Snow Creek Glacier. The distribution of primitive infrastructure reflects a mid-century era of remote resource extraction and early mountain recreation, with the Skookum Mine and Gold Creek Basin pointing toward historical mineral interests.

Fire suppression and forest management are evident through the placement of the Stafford Lookout and Teanaway Butte Lookout, positioned to monitor the dense timber of the surrounding valleys. Recreational development is shown in its early stages via the Stuart Lake Trail and established sites like 29 Pines Campground. A poignant human detail is found near Camp Lake, where a lone Grave is marked along the trail, grounding the wilderness survey in local history.