2020 Map of Shuksan Arm

About this map

Heather Meadows serves as a central hub for this high-altitude landscape, where the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail traverses the ridges and valleys of the Mount Baker National Forest. The topography is defined by its glacial activity, with the Table Mountain Glacier, White Salmon Glacier, and Sulphide Glacier clinging to the steep terrain near the boundary of North Cascades National Park. This 2020 survey records a complex hydrologic network of alpine basins, including Bagley Lakes, Arbuthnet Lake, and the remote Maiden Lake. Significant recreational and geological landmarks are noted throughout, from the thermal waters of Baker Hot Spring to the sharp ascent of Fisher Chimney and the prominent volcanic shelf of Table Mountain. The map also details seasonal routes like the Martin Lake X-Country Ski 1130 (Snow) trail, reflecting the modern management of this wilderness area.