2011 Map of Sauk Mountain

About this map

Sauk Mountain dominates this portion of Skagit County, where the high-elevation peaks of the North Cascades overlook a complex network of drainage basins. The area is defined by sharp topographic relief, punctuated by high alpine basins containing Sauk Lake, Bald Lake, and Clear Lake. A legacy of forest management and backcountry access is evident through the network of numbered forest roads, such as Sauk Mountain Rd, leading to the Sauk Mountain Trailhead and the Sauk Mountain Lookout. To the south, the terrain descends toward the Skagit River corridor. The map details numerous smaller tributaries including Jackman Creek, Barr Creek, and Thunder Creek, which carve through the steep slopes of Bald Mountain. This 2011 survey reflects the intersection of recreational access and the natural hydrology of the Skagit valley.