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1956 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Skagit River meanders through this mid-century landscape, defining the boundaries and agricultural rhythms of the valley. Significant post-war urban expansion is visible in Mount Vernon, where residential neighborhoods push toward the foothills of Little Mtn. The map documents a dense network of local education and community infrastructure, including the Skagit Valley College campus and numerous neighborhood institutions like Lincoln Sch and Jefferson School.

Transportation corridors dominate the valley floor, with the Burlington Northern railroad and the historic Chuckanut Drive connecting the northern settlements of Burlington and Sterling. The low-lying terrain is marked by intricate water systems, from the broad sweeps of Fir Island at the river's forks to the smaller channels of Gages Slough and Britt Slough. Scattered rural outposts like Baker Heights and Meadow Grange reflect the persistent farming character that surrounds the growing commercial centers.