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1956 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Mount Vernon and Burlington anchor this mid-century survey of the Skagit River valley, depicting a landscape defined by its waterways and rail connections. The Skagit River meanders through the center, separating the residential and commercial hubs while feeding into complex drainage patterns like Britt Slough and Kimble Slough. The industrial and educational character of the region is evident through the presence of Skagit Valley Jr College, numerous local schools like Washington School, and the Northern Pacific railroad lines that spurred the area's growth.

Beyond the primary city centers, the map documents smaller communities and geographical features such as Sterling, Gages, and the heights of Little Mtn. Notable local landmarks include the Drive-in Theater and Meadow Grange, alongside specialized infrastructure like the Highway Patrol Microwave Sta. Revisions from the early 1970s illustrate the expansion of urban areas, capturing the transition of the valley from its purely agricultural roots toward more modern development.