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2020 Map of Sauk Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sauk Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Mount Baker National Forest defines the geography of this North Cascades terrain, where high-elevation summits and alpine lakes dominate the landscape. The steep ascent to Sauk Mountain and nearby Sauk Mtn overlooks a network of glacial and snowmelt features, including Sauk Lake and Bald Lake. The drainage patterns are well-defined by numerous watercourses such as Thunder Cr, Jackman Cr, and Rocky Cr, which flow through the deep valleys of Jackman Ridge and the Helen Buttes.

Along the southern edge, the Skagit Wild and Scenic River provides a distinct hydrological boundary. The map illustrates a remote wilderness characterized by significant elevation changes, from the lower river banks to the peaks of Bald Mtn. Smaller, isolated water bodies like Edgar Lake, Clear Lake, and Lake Stilwell are tucked into the upper basins, marking a topography largely shaped by its protected status and natural drainage toward the Skagit valley.