1969 Map of Mt. Barney

About this map

Mt Barney stands as a prominent landmark in this high-altitude landscape of northern Washington, surveyed in the late 1960s. The region is defined by the high elevations of the Pasayten Wilderness and the Okanogan National Forest, where a network of water bodies including Black Lake, Kidney Lake, and Dutton Lakes fill the glacial basins between steep ridgelines like Preston Ridge and Black Lake Ridge. Evidence of backcountry infrastructure is present via several designated Pack Trails that navigate the drainages of Andrews Creek and Disaster Creek. Near the confluence of Farewell Creek and the Chewack River, the presence of a Gaging Station, Campground, and a Heliport indicates the intersection of resource management and wilderness recreation. The drainage patterns of Ray Creek and Blizzard Creek illustrate the complex watershed that feeds into the river system below, maintaining the primitive character of this protected forest area.