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2002 Map of Skagit Peak

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Skagit Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

The Canada United States border forms the northern limit of this high-elevation wilderness, where the Pasayten Wilderness meets the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the steep drainages of Lightning Creek and Three Fools Creek, providing a look at a region where human infrastructure is limited to remote outposts and footpaths. Evidence of early back-country management and recreational use is preserved through labels for the Deer Lick Cabin, the Little Fish Shelter, and the aptly named Nightmare Camp.

Prominent summits including Skagit Peak, Freezeout Mountain, and Joker Mountain rise above deep-cut basins. The map documents the intricate network of alpine trails, such as the Freezeout Trail and Little Fish Trail, which served as the primary routes through this corner of Whatcom County long before the modern era. The eastern shore of Ross Lake is just visible at the southwestern edge, marking the transition from high peaks to the lower reservoir system.