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1966 Map of Prairie Mtn.

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Prairie Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Suiattle River serves as the central artery of this mid-century survey, carving a deep path through the Mt Baker National Forest. High-elevation landmarks such as Prairie Mountain and Huckleberry Mtn dominate the horizon, while smaller alpine features like Prairie Mountain Lakes and Teepee Falls are tucked into the steep drainages. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, with numerous tributaries including Big Grade Creek, Tenas Creek, and Straight Creek feeding the main river system.

Local history is grounded in the presence of the Suiattle Cemetery, located near the riverbank. This map captures the region as it transitioned through the 1960s and early 1980s, documenting the administrative National Forest Boundary and the line separating Skagit and Snohomish counties. The layout of forest roads and trails indicates the primary modes of access into this wilderness during the era.