1911 Map of Mt Vernon

About this map

The Stilaguamish River and Skagit River dominate this early 20th-century landscape, carving complex deltas into Skagit Bay and Port Susan. This era shows the region's heavy reliance on rail and water transport, with the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads connecting timber and agricultural hubs. In the north, Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley serve as primary inland settlements, while coastal towns like La Conner and Stanwood manage the tidewaters. The southern portion of the map is defined by the Tulalip Indian Reservation, including the coastal settlements of Mission and Spee-bi-dah. High elevations like Cultus Mountain and Frailey Mountain rise sharply from the river valleys, marking the transition from the fertile lowlands to the foothills. Notable infrastructure of the day includes the Anderson Ferry crossing the Skagit, a critical link before modern bridging was complete.