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1969 Map of Pasayten Peak

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Pasayten Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Okanogan National Forest and the Pasayten Wilderness define this high-altitude landscape along the border of Okanogan and Whatcom counties. The area is characterized by a dense network of hiking routes, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which traverses the western edge past Holman Pass and Foggy Pass. The terrain is marked by significant peaks and ridges, including the prominent Buckskin Ridge and Pasayten Peak, which overlook the headwaters of the Pasayten River.

Resource extraction and backcountry recreation coexist on this 1960s survey, evidenced by unnamed mines located south of Indiana Basin and established stopping points like Holman Campground and Lid Kay Camp. Unusual topographic features such as Airplane Flat and high-alpine basins like Allen Basin Park provide a detailed record of the wilderness as it was managed shortly after the passage of the Wilderness Act. This map serves as a primary source for tracing the early established paths through the North Cascades, including the Pasayten River Trail and West Fork Trail.