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2002 Map of Pasayten Peak

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Pasayten Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Barron stands as a focal point for historic activity in this high-altitude region of the Cascade Range, situated near the headwaters of Bonita Creek and Creek. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Okanogan National Forest and the Mt Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, with much of the territory protected within the Pasayten Wilderness. Evidence of historical exploration is scattered throughout the southern sections, specifically around Airplane Flat and Allen Basin, where numerous Mines and Prospects indicate the area's mining heritage.

Transportation through this high-relief terrain relies on a network of routes like the Pacific Crest National Scenic Forest Boundary Trail and the Boundary Trail. These paths connect significant geographic markers such as Holman Pass, Foggy Pass, and Windy Pass. The drainage system is dominated by the Pasayten River, including its West Fork and Middle Fork, which carve through ridges like Buckskin Ridge and Gold Ridge. Notable summits including Pasayten Peak and Holman Peak overlook alpine water bodies like Goat Lake and Buckskin Lake.