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1957 Map of Silverton

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Silverton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Silverton and the upper reaches of the Stillaguamish River valley define this mid-century topographic survey within the Mt Baker National Forest. The landscape is characterized by its recreational and industrial footprint, featuring numerous established sites such as Camp Silverton-Waldheim and the Wiley Camp. The high-elevation terrain is dotted with mining history, notably at the St Louis Mine and Bonanza Queen Mine, while the Three Fingers Lookout stands as a prominent sentinel atop the peaks.

Logistical access to this high-country area is anchored by the Mountain Loop Highway, which connects remote settlements and campgrounds like Hemple Creek Campground and Big Four Camp. From the northern drainage of the Sauk River near Darrington to the southern peaks of Big Four Mtn, the map records a period of developed forest use before modern wilderness designations reshaped the region's management.