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1969 Map of Skagit Peak

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Skagit Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Ross Lake National Recreation Area and the Pasayten Wilderness dominate this high-altitude landscape along the international border between British Columbia and Washington. Surveyed in the late 1960s, the terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain drainage systems, including Lightning Creek and Three Fools Creek, which flow through the Mt Baker National Forest. This era of management emphasizes remote accessibility, evidenced by the numerous pack trails that connect isolated backcountry sites.

Researchers will find markers of mid-century wilderness travel such as Nightmare Camp and Deer Lick Cabin. The map serves as a record of the high-country boundary before modern conservation shifts, highlighting prominent summits like Skagit Peak and Joker Mountain. From the waters of Freezeout Lake to the shelter at Little Fish Shelter, the sheet documents the specific routes and landmarks that defined this rugged corner of Whatcom County.