1965 Map of Skykomish

About this map

Skykomish serves as a vital mountain waypoint along the South Fork Skykomish River, dominated by the heavy-duty rail traffic of the Burlington Northern corridor. This 1965 survey, updated in the early 1980s, captures the convergence of the Tye River and Beckler River in a landscape defined by forestry and recreation within the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. High-elevation landmarks like Sobieski Mtn and the Maloney Ridge Lookout overlook a network of backcountry basins containing Maloney Lakes, Evans Lake, and Rock Lake. The placement of the Landing Strip near the river and numerous forest camps, including the Foss River Campground, illustrates the area's dual role as a transportation bottleneck and a gateway to the high Cascades and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.