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1953 Map of Mt Shuksan

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Mt Shuksan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Mount Baker National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape, documented during a 1953 field check. The area is characterized by a high density of early mining operations situated near the International Border, including the Red Mountain Mine, Gargett Mine, and Lone Jack Mine. These sites represent the mid-century footprint of extraction in the North Cascades, connected by primitive routes like the Hannegan Pass Trail.

Lower elevations show the development of mountain recreation, anchored by the Mt Baker Lodge and Heather Mdws. Seasonal settlements like Galena Camp and specialized sites such as Baker Hot Spr indicate the shift toward seasonal tourism and outdoor recreation alongside older resource industries. High-relief features like Mt Larrabee and Mt Sefrit overlook a complex network of glaciers and creek drainages, including Silesia Creek and its remote Silesia Creek Shelter.