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1905 Map of Skykomish

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Skykomish
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1911
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1911

About this map

Monte Cristo and Mineral City represent the early 20th-century mining and logging character of this high mountain region. The Great Northern Railway serves as the primary artery through the landscape, featuring the engineering feat of the Cascade Tunnel near Wellington. This infrastructure enabled the development of small settlements like Berlin, Baring, and Skykomish along the river valleys.

The map highlights the rugged topography of the Cascade Range, where the Snoqualmie National Forest and Wenatchee National Forest meet. Water systems define the terrain, from the Sultan River in the northwest to the Cle Elum River and Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in the south. Notable alpine features such as Blanca Lake, Snoqualmie Lake, and Cadet Peak punctuate the wilderness, while the Madison McCain PO marks a remote outpost for early residents.