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1956 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Skagit River meanders through the heart of this Skagit Valley landscape, defining the boundaries and development of Mount Vernon and Burlington. During the mid-1950s, the area’s identity was tied to both its fertile floodplains and its position as a regional hub, evidenced by the concentration of educational institutions like the Skagit Valley Jr College High School and Lincoln Sch. The map reveals the intricate water network supporting the valley, from the winding Britt Slough to the wetlands of Barney Lake and the various islands like Hart Island and Fir Island.

Industrial and transport corridors are prominently marked, with the Great Northern railroad and Chuckanut Drive providing vital links to the broader region. While Mount Vernon serves as a dense urban core, smaller settlements like Skagit City and Avon highlight the historically distributed nature of the valley's population. Elevated landmarks such as Burlington Hill and Little Mtn offer a sharp contrast to the surrounding low-lying marshes and river plains.